Senior Exercise Intelligence Planner, Mission Assurance

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Exercise Intelligence Planner (Senior) to synchronize COCOM-level exercise planning across NORAD/NORTHCOM and external partners. You will manage the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), deconflict schedules, and ensure realistic training aligned with national defense objectives.

Qualifications include 15+ years in exercise planning or 10+ with advanced degrees, JOPP/HSEEP expertise, and active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
9+ years of experience in exercise planning, integration, or military operations at a Combatant Command or Major Command level.
10+ years of experience in military intelligence operations, collection management, or all-source analysis across joint or service-level organizations, with demonstrated understanding of intelligence C2 systems and collection asset allocation processes.
Demonstrated experience developing exercise intelligence scenarios and scripts, including researching applicable campaign and operations plans (OPLANs/CONPLANs) and aligning exercise events with these plans to ensure operational relevance.
Proven experience coordinating intelligence support for large-scale military exercises or operations, including intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB), collection planning, ISR synchronization, and analytical production activities.
Demonstrated expertise in JOPP, HSEEP, and MSEL development.
Proven track record deconflicting schedules, resources, and storyline injects across multi-domain exercises.
In‑depth knowledge of strategic and operational-level planning for homeland defense and contingency operations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefings to senior leadership.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of exercise planning across NORAD/NORTHCOM J7, J2, J3, J4, J5 and external agency partners to synchronize objectives, timelines, and resources.
Develop and maintain the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), injecting operational narratives that drive exercise realism.
Deconflict training schedules, simulation injects, and resource allocations to eliminate overlap and ensure seamless execution.
Facilitate collaboration among functional leads, subordinate units, and interagency representatives to validate requirements and priorities.
Apply the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and HSEEP methodologies to scenario development, force planning, and after-action reviews.
Conduct mission analysis and risk assessments to inform scenario design and recommend mitigations.
Prepare detailed exercise support plans, synchronization matrices, and logistics documentation.
Monitor live exercise execution, capture real‑time data, and provide immediate corrective guidance to exercise controllers.
Produce comprehensive assessment reports and lessons‑learned briefs for senior leadership.
Integrate emerging doctrine, tactics, and advanced warfighting technologies (e.g., cyber, EW, space) into training scenarios.