Network Systems Planner

Triglocon; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Training

Job summary

A defense consulting firm in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a candidate with recent Mission Command support experience at the Brigade level. The role involves translating service training into network planning, managing cyber and signal scenario injects, and supporting various military exercises. Required qualifications include a current Security+ certification and an active Secret clearance, with preferred experience in joint military exercises and cyber scenario management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting Mission Command at Brigade or higher level.
• Experience in Brigade or higher S6 section with signal reporting.
• Current Security+ certification required.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate training requirements into planning inputs.
• Identify capability gaps for signal planners.
• Support planning conferences and COMMEX events.
• Establish and maintain network connections.

Skills

Mission Command support

Signal support production

Cyber/signal scenario management

Military communications planning

Network operations

Spectrum management

Job description

Duties May Include:

• Translate service‑directed training requirements into network and signal planning inputs; integrate with UJTML/JMETs and joint cyber/signal doctrine
• Identify capability gaps and communicate white‑cell requirements to lead signal planners at least 90 days prior to execution
• Support four planning conferences and three COMMEX events leading up to exercise execution
• Establish and maintain network connections; manage AIS and IP‑based LAN assets during execution
• Develop the Master Net List, validate spectrum requests, coordinate COMSEC and radio/SATCOM requirements with the MIARNG G6 Spectrum Manager
• Manage cyber and signal scenario injects, including MSEL support and battlefield SA/cyber threat injects
• Advise Northern Strike leadership on communications architecture, spectrum supportability, and mission command systems
• Collect lessons learned, support the Signal After‑Action Report, and produce post‑exercise whitepapers

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience within the last five years supporting Mission Command at Brigade level or higher
• Experience in a Brigade or higher S6 section; producing signal reports and providing signal support
• Experience with ACAS, JIST, military communications planning, network operations, and spectrum management
• Current Security+ certification required
• Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Northern Strike, JNTC, or comparable large‑scale joint exercise support experience
• Experience with cyber/signal scenario management and MSEL integration

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
• Paid Time Off – PTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Paid Holidays – 11 federal holidays observed annually.
• Disability & Life Insurance – Short‑term/long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
• Professional Training – Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.