SAIC

Joint Exercise Sustainment Specialist

SAIC • $100K — $120K *
Camp H M Smith, HI 96861In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 14 years without a degree.
  • Completed Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I or two years on joint operational/strategic staff.
  • In-depth knowledge of Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and CPX execution requirements.
  • Familiarity with simulation requirements for CPX, particularly Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC).
  • Experience in operations management, overseeing multiple projects without direct supervision.
  • Background in operations planning with the US Armed Services and experience collaborating with Allied forces.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in conveying complex concepts to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure joint coordination within USPACOM and with Allies for exercise planning and execution.
  • Develop logistics planning milestones and sustainment concepts aligned with theater priorities.
  • Synchronize logistics functions like supply and transportation reflecting real-world challenges.
  • Manage logistics injects and reporting during exercise execution as part of the Exercise Control Group.
  • Coordinate personnel needs and facilities to meet exercise objectives using the Joint Manning Document process.
  • Implement and maintain protocols for exercise planning, including drafting exercise directives and SOPs.
  • Lead planning meetings and In-Progress Reviews with stakeholders and senior leaders.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Opportunities for international travel related to exercise planning and execution.
  • Ability to engage in high-impact military exercises and strategic operations.
  • Access to relevant training and continuing education programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Joint Exercise Sustainment Specialist to support USINDOPACOM J4 & J7 located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position enables the effective planning resourcing, and execution of logistics, movement, and sustainment activities in support of PACOM Command-Post Exercises (CPX) and Field Training Exercises (FTX) leveraging the Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) planning process.
  • Ensure unified action within USPACOM, with Allies and with supporting organizations in the planning and execution of Joint Exercises such as VALIANT SHIELD, KEEN EDGE, and COBRA GOLD.
  • Develop logistics-focused planning milestones, sustainment concepts, support requirements, and scenario injects for all JELC milestones, ensuring alignment with theater logistics priorities and J4 guidance.
  • Coordinate and synchronize joint logistics functions including supply, maintenance, transportation, engineering, health services, distribution, and others reflecting real-world theater sustainment challenges.
  • Perform Sustainment Work Group and Response Cell functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during exercise execution. This includes management of logistics injects, sustainment reporting work flows, and model and simulation support to sustainment command systems.
  • 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.
  • Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support CPX with proper facilities and equipment to enable achievement of exercise objectives.
  • 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).
  • Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
  • Maintain appropriate OPSEC conditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
  • Maintain associated J4 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.
  • International travel up to 20% of the year may be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.


Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors 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 Command-Post Exercises (CPX).
  • Understanding of the computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.
  • Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines which require ability to work independently without direct oversight on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments and working with Allies and Partner countries.
  • Must understand and have experience with the Joint planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
  • Excel at communication with demonstrated ability to interact with senior government leadership to effectively communicate complex ideas and systems.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be a current US 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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