ManTech International

Exercise Planner

ManTech International • $80K — $95K *
Coral Springs, FL 33065In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, military science, or related field, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of experience in operational planning and/or exercise design
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and executing complex exercises
  • Proven experience in a government or military operational environment
  • Strong knowledge of planning methodologies like Joint Planning Process and HSEEP design principles

Responsibilities

  • Ensure operational readiness through the development and execution of comprehensive training plans
  • Create realistic training scenarios by understanding exercise design principles
  • Plan and design exercises, conducting thorough needs assessments
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of various operational plans
  • Manage exercise execution, facilitating real-time feedback and improvement reviews
  • Analyze feedback to identify training gaps and operational deficiencies
  • Mentor subordinate staff to enhance team capabilities

Benefits

  • Travel requirement of 30%
  • Opportunity to work closely with government stakeholders
  • Gain experience in a dynamic operational environment
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
  • Involvement in complex, high-stakes exercises
Full Job Description
Exercise Planner to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for ensuring operational readiness and response capabilities through the development, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive plans and exercises
  • Possess a deep understanding of operational planning methodologies, exercise design principles, and evaluation techniques, enabling them to create realistic and challenging training scenarios that effectively simulate real-world events
  • Provide meticulous planning and design of exercises, including conducting needs assessments, developing exercise control plans and scenarios, and coordinating with participating organizations
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of Operational Plans, Contingency Plans, and Crisis Response Plans, working closely with Government stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements
  • Exercise execution, they manage and control activities, provide real-time feedback, and facilitate after-action reviews to capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement
  • Analyze exercise data and feedback to identify training gaps and operational deficiencies, recommending and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall readiness
  • Provides direction and mentorship to subordinate staff
  • Travel required 30% of the time as directed

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, military science, or a related field or 4 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience with operational planning and/or exercise design.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational planning and exercise design, with a focus on developing and executing complex exercises and training events.
  • Proven experience working within a government or military operational environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of operational planning methodologies (e.g., Joint Planning Process, MDMP) and exercise design principles (e.g., HSEEP).

Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in emergency management, homeland security, military science, or a related field.
  • Experience with Government exercise planning tools and systems (e.g., JTIMS).
  • Relevant certifications in exercise planning or emergency management (e.g., Certified Exercise Planner (CEP), Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP)).
  • Plans and Exercise experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a Component down to an O-6 Level Command is desired.
  • Graduate of a military Intermediate Level School, Top Level School, and or a certified school trained planner school (e.g., SAW, MAWS, JAWS, WTI)

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have a current/active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.


About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ
MANT
* Ladders Estimates

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