Strategic OE Exercise Planner – Allies & Partners

Serco; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Operational Environment (OE) Exercise Planner to support the Joint Staff J-7 in Tier 1 exercises, based in Suffolk, Virginia.

The role focuses on integration with Allies and Partners to ensure interoperability and strategic alignment. The candidate will maintain a TS security clearance, provide consulting on strategic, operational and tactical concepts for Allies and Partners, and design/mature exercises with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS clearance or ability to obtain/maintain within 24 months.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s with joint operational experience as specified.
• Minimum years of joint HQ staff or civilian equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of deploying joint forces and national power instruments.
• Knowledge of operational-level joint planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert for planning and preparing joint/combined exercises with Allies and Partners.
• Provide consulting expertise to military/defense clients on concepts for Allies and Partners.
• Design and plan exercises with stakeholders and liaison officers.
• Deliver exercise products such as Scenario, RTC, and CONOPs.
• Coordinate suspense dates based on product development needs.
• Participate in Global Integration initiatives and exercise planning conferences.
• Serve as a cell member during execution of joint training events globally.

Skills

DoD TS clearance

US citizenship

Joint ops planning

Coalition environment

JELC/UJTL/MSEL

Travel up to 25%

On-site Suffolk VA

Writing/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years joint experience

Master's degree + 4+ years joint experience

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Operational Environment (OE) Exercise Planner to support the Joint Staff J-7 in Tier 1 exercises, based in Suffolk, Virginia.

The role focuses on integration with Allies and Partners to ensure interoperability and strategic alignment. The candidate will maintain a TS security clearance, provide consulting on strategic, operational and tactical concepts for Allies and Partners, and design/mature exercises with stakeholders.