Strategic Joint Exercise Planner & Integrator

CACI; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Joint Exercise Planner/Integrator to support USSOUTHCOM's Training and Exercise Division by planning, integrating, and executing joint and multinational exercises across the Western Hemisphere.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, experience with JELC/JOPES/JTIMS/DRRS, and the ability to coordinate with military and interagency partners in a fast-paced environment. You will help deliver realistic training aligned with national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience supporting Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Service Component, or Joint Task Force planning, operations, or exercise programs.
• Working knowledge of JELC, Joint Planning processes, JOPES, JTIMS, DRRS, and Joint training doctrine.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, planning products, and briefings.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse organizations in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute joint and multinational exercises throughout the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
• Collaborate with USSOUTHCOM Headquarters, Service Components, Joint Task Forces, interagency organizations, and multinational partners to synchronize planning and execution.
• Develop exercise objectives, planning products, training audiences, assessment methodologies, and supporting documentation for realistic training.
• Coordinate exercise scenarios, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) activities, force requirements, deployment data, and exercise control activities.
• Maintain Joint planning systems and databases, including JTIMS, JOPES, DRRS, and related tools, ensuring accuracy of planning and readiness information.
• Support the development of After Action Reports (AARs), capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future exercises.
• Assist with long-range exercise planning, resource synchronization, and budget planning to support USSOUTHCOM's training and exercise program.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Joint exercise planning

Interagency collaboration

Education

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I or II)

Tools

JELC

JOPES

JTIMS

DRRS

Job description

CACI is seeking a Joint Exercise Planner/Integrator to support USSOUTHCOM's Training and Exercise Division by planning, integrating, and executing joint and multinational exercises across the Western Hemisphere.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, experience with JELC/JOPES/JTIMS/DRRS, and the ability to coordinate with military and interagency partners in a fast-paced environment. You will help deliver realistic training aligned with national security objectives.