Senior Joint Exercise Planner & Military Training Architect

Serco; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and flexible work where/

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Senior Operations Exercise Planner to support the Joint Staff J-7 in Suffolk, VA. You will plan, design, and execute CJT exercises, delivering key outputs such as scenarios, RTCs, CONOPs, and OE overviews, while coordinating with senior leaders across joints and services.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI, and 8+ years of joint operational experience or a Master’s with 6+ years,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active DoW Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with joint operational experience.
• 3+ years on a 3-star/4-star Joint or Service HQ staff or civilian equivalent.
• Knowledge of deploying joint forces and operational-level planning.
• Familiarity with JELC, UJTL, and MSEL processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work on-site in Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert for planning and preparing joint exercises.
• Provide consulting to military/defense clients on training and doctrine.
• Design and plan exercises with stakeholders and other planners.
• Deliver exercise products such as Scenario, RTC, CONOP, and OE Overview.
• Coordinate suspense dates and participate in planning conferences.
• Support execution as a syndicate cell member during events.

Skills

Joint operations planning

Analytical writing

Presentation skills

Collaboration with senior leaders

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Joint Forces Staff College / JPME II

Intermediate Service School

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Senior Operations Exercise Planner to support the Joint Staff J-7 in Suffolk, VA. You will plan, design, and execute CJT exercises, delivering key outputs such as scenarios, RTCs, CONOPs, and OE overviews, while coordinating with senior leaders across joints and services.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI, and 8+ years of joint operational experience or a Master’s with 6+ years,