SMX

Intelligence Exercise and Engagement Planner

SMX • $125K — $148K *
Aiea, HI 96701In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must possess TS security clearance and be SCI eligible.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a GO/FO multi-star level conducting tactical, operational planning.
  • Familiarity with civil-military operations and humanitarian assistance operations.
  • Prior experience as an exercise planner with the Department of War.
  • Excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and execute SOCPAC and component intelligence for exercises.
  • Develop training objectives that align with SOCPAC SOJ2 JMETL requirements.
  • Draft realistic threat scenarios using best-practice inputs from various agencies.
  • Ensure exercises inform the Defense Readiness Reporting System and integrate the Joint Lessons Learned system.
  • Conduct all-source research on Indo-Pacific countries for engagement planning.
  • Develop materials to support key leader engagements with senior military and civilian leaders.
  • Coordinate with other DoD and non-DoD organizations for exercise participant support.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Invest in Our People initiative
Full Job Description
SMX is seeking a self-starter, motivated candidate to fulfill the requirements as an Intelligence Exercise and Engagement Planner at SOCPAC. The candidate will support intelligence exercise and engagement planning to include intelligence training objective and scenario development. The position will provide intelligence support to exercise planning conferences. The intelligence exercise and engagement planner will be fully integrated in the command and provide exercise intelligence expertise to the command. The intelligence exercise and engagement planner will synchronize and coordinate with SOJ3, SOJ7, subordinate units, and external manning requirements for exercise support. Must have superior written and oral communications skills.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Exercise planning tasks:
  • Plan, coordinate and execute SOCPAC and component intelligence participation in assigned USPACOM, JCS, and Service exercises.
  • Coordinate and manage exercise development in conjunction with USPACOM and component planner and participants. Develop training objectives that meet SOCPAC SOJ2 JMETL requirements.
  • Ensure SOCPAC and component exercises inform the Defense Readiness Reporting System and fully incorporate the Joint Lessons Learned system.
  • Develop training objectives in conjunction with exercise participants and SOCPAC SOJ2 stakeholders.
  • Assist in the coordination with exercise participants and supporters from other DoD and non-DoD organizations.
  • Draft and develop realistic threat scenarios, incorporate best-practice inputs from DoD and other agencies.
  • Coordinate exercise criteria to test and stress the command's intelligence and training objectives.
  • Consolidate and draft AAR related to training objectives, corrections, and COA development.

Engagement planning tasks:
  • Develop, synchronize, execute, and track SOCPAC's capacity building, multinational engagements, including but not limited to subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) and key leader engagements (KLE).
  • Conduct all-source research and assessments on countries in the Indo-Pacific to identify challenges in achieving objectives and develop recommendations in conjunction with SOCPAC Intelligence SMEEs to overcome identified challenges.
  • Develop talking points and information papers to support COMSOCPAC and SOCPAC SOJ2 KLEs with senior U.S. / foreign military / civilian leaders.
  • CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Must possess TS security clearance and be SCI eligible.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a GO/FO multi-star level conducting tactical, operational planning to achieve strategic effects.
  • Familiarity with civil-military operations, humanitarian assistance / disaster response, and peacekeeping operations.
  • Prior experience as an exercise planner with the Department of War.
  • Must possess excellent oral, writing and coordination skills to communicate information clearly and concisely.

Preferred and Desired Skills & Experience
  • SAMS, JAWS, Joint Operational Planner Course II or Battle Staff graduate preferred.
  • Experience providing intel support to SOF units/commands.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$125,000-$148,000 USD

About SMX

SMX is a company that concentrates on C5ISR, advanced engineering, and computing and also provides services, including cyber security and data analytics. Their previous search terms included Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, and C2S Consulting Company, and their tradition of offering new technological solutions.

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Joining SMX presents a prime opportunity to be part of a diverse team of professionals, dedicated to pioneering innovations in the industry. SMX, a leader in technology and consulting, offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact in their professional journey.

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