OPFOR Planner – U.S. Army Training & Exercise Support

Chitra; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitra Productions, LLC is seeking an experienced OPFOR Planner to support U.S. Army training exercises, Combat Training Center operations, and large-scale field events in Hawaii.

The role focuses on developing realistic opposing force scenarios across Live, Virtual, and Constructive environments to help Rotational Training Units achieve training objectives. The successful candidate will bring Army or Joint operations expertise, OPFOR planning, and exercise design experience, and will work with

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required at minimum.
• Strong knowledge of Army and Joint training, operations, doctrine, and TTPs.
• Experience supporting the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
• Ability to develop operational plans, training materials, and briefings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for planning and reporting.
• Willingness to work on-site in Hawaii and support field exercises.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support OPFOR operations across LVC environments.
• Provide ongoing planning and coordination throughout the JELC lifecycle.
• Support EXCON operations and integrate OPFOR activities across warfighting functions.
• Advise leadership on effective employment of opposing forces to meet RTU objectives.
• Coordinate with G-2 to incorporate intelligence and threat resources into planning.
• Develop OPFOR plans, orders, training products, and documentation.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

OPFOR planning

Military operations

Joint operations

Exercise design

Briefing leadership

MS Office

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Position: OPFOR Planner (Opposing Force Planner)

Location: Hawaii (On-Site / Field Exercise Support)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Clearance: Active Secret Required

Position Overview

Chitra Productions, LLC is seeking an experienced Opposing Force (OPFOR) Planner to support U.S. Army training exercises, Combat Training Center (CTC) operations, and large-scale military training events.

The OPFOR Planner will play a critical role in developing realistic and challenging opposing force scenarios across Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments. This position provides planning, coordination, training, and exercise execution support to ensure that Rotational Training Units (RTUs) achieve their training objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Army or Joint military operations, OPFOR planning, exercise design, military doctrine, and training development. Candidates should be comfortable working alongside senior military leaders, developing operational plans, and supporting field exercises in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support OPFOR operations across Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments.
• Provide continuous planning and coordination support throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including exercise preparation and execution.
• Support Exercise Control (EXCON) operations and integrate OPFOR activities across all Warfighting Functions.
• Advise the Chief of Operations Group, Operations Group planners, and OPFOR leadership on the effective employment of opposing forces to meet RTU training objectives.
• Coordinate with T2COM G-2 to incorporate relevant intelligence, threat information, databases, tools, and training resources into exercise planning.
• Develop OPFOR operational plans, orders, training products, and supporting exercise documentation.

OPFOR Training & Doctrine

• Plan, develop, and conduct OPFOR Academy training for rotational OPFOR forces prior to exercise execution.
• Develop instructional materials, training scenarios, and academic content supporting OPFOR preparation and validation.
• Provide recommendations on OPFOR doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Support OPFOR training, academics, and Training and Assessment Framework (TAF) activities.
• Coach and advise OPFOR commanders and personnel on the application of OPFOR tactics and techniques.
• Ensure OPFOR operations accurately replicate realistic threats and provide challenging training conditions.

Field Exercise Execution

• Provide on-site and field-based support during training rotations and major exercises.
• Advise OPFOR leadership throughout exercise execution, including overnight operations when required.
• Adapt OPFOR planning and operations to changing training requirements, scenarios, and exercise conditions.
• Coordinate with exercise planners, intelligence personnel, and other functional teams to ensure OPFOR activities support overall training objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance, at a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of Army and Joint military training, operations, doctrine, planning processes, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used to develop and deliver Army and Joint training programs.
• Experience supporting or facilitating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
• Knowledge of military intelligence principles, processes, and regulations supporting military operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop operational plans, training materials, and military briefings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and advise military leadership.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to frequently changing or undefined requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to support field training exercises, extended operations, and overnight exercise requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience supporting Army or Joint military training organizations, including staff planning, portfolio management, and staff action processes.
• Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) and branch qualification in a relevant functional area.
• Previous experience as an OPFOR Planner, OPFOR Commander, Operations Planner, Exercise Planner, or Observer/Controller-Trainer (OC/T).
• Experience supporting Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations, large-scale combat operations (LSCO), or Joint training exercises.
• Familiarity with threat doctrine, enemy force replication, and OPFOR scenario development.
• Experience developing and delivering military training courses, including OPFOR Academy instruction.
• Experience coordinating with G-2 intelligence personnel and integrating threat capabilities into training exercises.