SAIC

Command Post Exercise Planner

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Camp H M Smith, HI 96861In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; 4 years of additional experience acceptable in lieu of a degree.
  • Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I or 2 years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff in lieu.
  • Understanding of computer simulation requirements for CPXs, particularly with Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) simulations.
  • Experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning processes.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and its requirements for CPX planning and execution.
  • Demonstrated operations management experience with project oversight and timeline maintenance.
  • Background in operations planning with U.S. Armed Services and collaboration with Allies and Partner countries.

Responsibilities

  • Support Tier 1 Multi-Combatant Command CPX planning and execution, such as FREEDOM SHIELD.
  • Develop exercise control training briefs and planning milestones with deliverables.
  • Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group during CPX execution.
  • Coordinate with staff and organizations for proper personnel support leveraging the Joint Manning Document process.
  • Lead exercise planning meetings with stakeholders and conduct In-Progress Reviews with senior leaders.
  • Create and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and SOPs for exercise planning and execution.
  • Maintain exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information related to designated exercises.
  • Utilize supporting tools like Task Management System and Joint Training Information Management System.

Benefits

  • International travel opportunities (up to 20% annually).
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders including military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
  • Work in a strategic operational environment within USPACOM.
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile military exercises.
  • Development of protocols and procedures that impact military training and preparedness.
Full Job Description
Job 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.

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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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