SAIC

Field Training Exercise Planner

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years relevant experience; additional 4 years in lieu of degree.
  • Completed Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) necessary for Field Training Exercises (FTX).
  • Demonstrable experience in operations management with project oversight and timeline maintenance.
  • Experience collaborating within US Armed Services and with international allies on joint operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support USINDOPACOM planning and assessment of high-end exercises like KEEN SWORD and NORTHERN EDGE.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed plan of action with milestones for exercise execution.
  • Coordinate logistics and resource allocation with various organizations for exercise success.
  • Establish efficient processes and protocols for exercise planning and performance.
  • Lead meetings and reviews with stakeholders and senior leadership regarding exercise planning progress.
  • Maintain exercise information databases and respond to inquiries about exercises.
  • Produce exercise orders and directives to guide planning efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for international travel up to 20% of the year to support exercises.
  • Work on high-profile military exercises with significant strategic importance.
  • Establish connections with stakeholders across multiple branches of the military and partner nations.
  • Contribute to the development of training methodologies and practices in a multinational context.
  • Engage in a position that supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operations directly.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Field Training Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J73 with orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated USINDOPACOM J731 exercises, Warfighting 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 USINDOPACOM to plan, direct, monitor and assess designated high-end exercises which may include, but not limited to: KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABER, NORTHERN EDGE.
  • Support the designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USINDOPACOM J731 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones in addition to production of required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
  • Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support exercises with proper personnel, equipment, and forces to achieve exercise objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution.
  • Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
  • Maintain associated J731 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercise.
  • Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise planning.
  • Facilitate the development and integration of key leader engagements, messaging, and demonstrations into training, exercises, and experimentation events.
  • 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.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX).
  • 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 US Citizen.

DESIRED SKILLSET:
  • Experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive training events desired.
  • Experience working with Warfighting Development Centers and training ranges desired.


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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26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
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Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
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