Joint Fires Exercise Planner TS

Parsons; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Joint Fires Exercise Planner to join our Federal Solutions team. You will support joint integration and planning for EUCOM and NATO liaison activities, providing expert input and coordination for complex exercise tasks.

The role requires extensive joint operations experience, TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to work across multiple theaters. Travel and extended hours are expected as part of mission support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 8+ years with a Master’s (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years CCMD HQ experience
• 2+ years in a Joint Fires Element/Division at the CCMD or Component level
• Multi-theater operational or senior staff experience if USEUCOM-specific staff experience is lacking
• Active understanding of NATO processes
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Valid US Passport and ability to travel within USEUCOM Area of Responsibility
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Participate in key Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) exercise planning conferences/events
• Provide input into EUCOM (PACOM Liaison) J7 key documents including briefs
• Maintain a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for Joint Fires to ensure timely execution
• Advise uniformed military planners on exercise development
• Develop Joint Fires Training Objectives, scenarios, and injects
• Coordinate with NATO and Joint Fires personnel
• Assist in identifying assessment criteria and data collection for assessments
• Develop exercise In Progress Review (IPR) briefs for ECJ3 leaders
• Contribute to TASKORDs for assigned exercises
• Provide exercise support to USEUCOM J7 planning teams as directed

Skills

Joint operations planning

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Joint Fires Exercise Planner to join our team!

Are you ready to join a team leading joint integration and planning for EUCOM (PACOM Liaison) and component exercises? Do you thrive when working in direct support of an operational end user? The ideal candidate will possess operational experience that includes awareness and/or participation in joint and combined operations/exercises at the Combatant Command (CCMD) or Component level, and an operational understanding of Joint Training Tool (JTT).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in key Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) exercise planning conferences / events
• Provide input into EUCOM( PACOM Liaison) J7 key documents to include official messages, pre- and post-event briefs
• Establish and maintain a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) schedule for the Joint Fire Enterprise to assure coordination and timely execution of exercise tasks and actions
• Advise the uniformed military planners on exercise development
• Develop Joint Fires Training Objectives, scenarios, and injects
• Provide technical expertise, advice, and assistance to the Joint Fires Division Chief and staff
• Coordinate with NATO and component Joint Fires personnel
• Support identification of assessment criteria and collection of data to aid in generating assessments
• Develop and build exercise In Progress Review (IPR) briefs for ECJ3 senior leaders
• Assist in the development and composition of the exercise TASKORDs for assigned exercises
• Provide exercise support to other USEUCOM J7 exercise planning teams as directed outside of assigned exercises

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 8+ years with a Master’s (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years CCMD HQ experience
• 2+ years in a Joint Fires Element/Division at the CCMD or Component level
• Multi-theater operational or senior staff (CCMD and/or Joint Staff) experience desired if candidate has no USEUCOM-associated staff experience
• Applicant will possess an adequate understanding of NATO and its processes
• Valid US Passport; must be able to travel to countries in the USEUCOM Area of Responsibility
• Able to work extended hours in support of exercise requirements
• Applicant will possess skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer programs (specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Applicant will have experience and proven ability to organize/manage several projects
• Applicant must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Applicant must posses an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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