SAIC

Command Post Exercise Planner

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years relevant experience; 4 additional years may substitute for degree
  • Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I or 2 years on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff
  • Understanding of computer simulation requirements for CPX, specifically Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC)
  • Experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or equivalent
  • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and CPX execution
  • Proven operations management skills with project oversight and timeline maintenance
  • Experience with US Armed Services operations planning, including joint assignments and collaboration with Allies.

Responsibilities

  • Support USPACOM with Tier 1 Command-Post Exercises planning and execution
  • Develop exercise control training briefs and planning milestones with deliverables
  • Perform Senior Control functions for Exercise Control Group during CPX
  • Coordinate staffing and resources for exercise planning using Joint Manning Document
  • Lead planning meetings and In-Progress Reviews with stakeholders
  • Implement and maintain protocols and procedures for exercise planning, including writing directives and SOPs
  • Ensure operational security (OPSEC) within classified environments while collaborating with various personnel
  • Manage exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for international travel up to 20%
  • Supportive work environment with veteran and military affiliation
  • Use of advanced tools for training and exercise management
  • Engagement with senior leadership in planning processes
  • Gain extensive experience in a high-level government organizational setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii with to support USPACOM orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated Command-Post Exercises (CPX) directed by USPACOM, Theater Exercises Branch.

NOTE: International travel up to 20% of the year. May be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Support organizations within USPACOM in the planning and execution of Tier 1 Multi-Combatant Command Command-Post Exercises such as FREEDOM SHIELD.
  • Develop exercise control training briefs, exercise planning milestones with associated deliverables, and exercise planning work group organizational requirements for all planning events (EDM, CDC, IPC, MPC, FPC) during the JELC.
  • Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during CPX execution.
  • Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support the ECG with proper personnel during planning and execution leveraging the Joint Manning Document (JMD) process.
  • Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution including authoring exercise directives (PLANORD/EXORD) and Exercise Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain appropriate OPSEC conditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
  • Maintain associated exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
  • Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's and ten (10)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.
  • Understanding of the computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.
  • Must have experience with the Joint planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Command-Post Exercises (CPX).
  • Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
  • Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments, and working with Allies and Partner countries.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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