TS/SCI Operations Planning & Exercise Lead

NASC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASC is seeking an Operations Planning and Exercise Support Specialist to support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of operational exercises and experiments for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Prototypes & Experiments (DASW P&E).

The successful candidate will work closely with government and industry stakeholders to develop and execute exercises, ensuring activities are thoroughly planned, coordinated, and executed effectively.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to work within a SCIF.
• Willing to travel minimum of 25%; travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• 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

Operations planning

Exercise planning

Program management

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

NASC is seeking an Operations Planning and Exercise Support Specialist to support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of operational exercises and experiments for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Prototypes & Experiments (DASW P&E).

The successful candidate will work closely with government and industry stakeholders to develop and execute exercises, ensuring activities are thoroughly planned, coordinated, and executed effectively.