Strategic Operations and Exercise Specialist

Jobless; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASC seeks an Operations Planning and Exercise Support Specialist to plan, coordinate, execute, and assess operational exercises for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Prototypes & Experiments. The role involves working with government and industry stakeholders to ensure exercises are thoroughly planned and executed.

The successful candidate must operate in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and coordinate across multiple organizations and functional areas, including travel and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to work within a SCIF.
• Ability to work onsite in the National Capital Region (NCR).
• Willingness to travel minimum of 25%.
• Experience with operations planning, exercise planning, program management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government and contractor personnel at multiple levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of operational exercises and experiments.
• Develop exercise plans, schedules, objectives, agendas, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with government, military, contractor, and other stakeholder organizations to ensure exercise requirements are understood and met.
• Support exercise preparation, execution, monitoring, and after-action activities.
• Track actions, milestones, deliverables, and exercise-related requirements.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions to improve exercise planning and execution.
• Support program and operational management activities as required.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and other communications for leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, planning sessions, rehearsals, and exercise events.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Coordination

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

NASC seeks an Operations Planning and Exercise Support Specialist to plan, coordinate, execute, and assess operational exercises for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Prototypes & Experiments. The role involves working with government and industry stakeholders to ensure exercises are thoroughly planned and executed.

The successful candidate must operate in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and coordinate across multiple organizations and functional areas, including travel and