OE Exercise Planner: Allies & Partners

Serco

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Serco Inc. in Suffolk, Virginia, seeks an Operational Environment Exercise Planner to support Tier 1 Combatant Command joint exercises, focusing on integrating Allies and Partners and enhancing interoperability.

The role requires TS clearance, U.S. citizenship, and advanced joint operational experience, with on-site work in Suffolk and travel up to 25%. You will design exercises, develop scenarios, and coordinate with senior leaders to strengthen national defense capabilities.

Qualifications

Active DoD TS clearance or eligibility with SCI access within 24 months.
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of joint operational experience or Master’s with 4+ years.
Minimum 3 years on a 3- or 4-star Joint/Service HQ staff or civilian equivalent.
Strong knowledge of deploying joint forces and coalition operations.
Thorough understanding of operational-level joint operations planning and execution.
Experience in coalition/combined environments with Allies and Partners.
Familiarity with JELC, UJTL, and MSEL processes.
On-site work in Suffolk, VA; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Serve as a functional expert for planning, conceptualizing, and preparing joint and combined military exercises with Allies and Partners.
Provide consulting to military/defense clients on strategic, operational, and tactical concepts.
Design and plan exercises with audience representatives, liaison officers, and other planners.
Deliver exercise products (Scenario, RTC, CONOP, OE Overview for Allies & Partners, etc.).
Coordinate suspense dates based on product development needs.
Participate in Global Integration initiatives and attend planning meetings.
Serve as a functional syndicate cell member during execution of joint training events globally.