Readiness Training and Exercise Program Lead

Leidos Holding$130K — $235K *
Aiea, HI 96701In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years or Master's with 13+ years of relevant experience.
  • Significant experience in planning and executing training and exercise programs within DoD or defense industry.
  • Familiarity with DoD contracting and regulations like FAR and DFARS.
  • Proven ability to evaluate and assess concepts of operations and policies for mission readiness.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills tailored to varying audiences.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee programs and projects related to readiness and exercises.
  • Lead strategic and operational readiness requirements management.
  • Analyze training and exercise activities within the Information Advantage community.
  • Evaluate operations concepts and provide recommendations for mission effectiveness.
  • Coordinate training services for exercises and operational systems training.
  • Act as the senior SME for training and exercises across ILS2 task areas.
  • Represent the ILS2 program in planning forums with military commands.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for remote work.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Retirement savings and investment plans.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
General program information and/or position overview. Leidos is seeking a Readiness Training and Exercise Lead to support the Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) contract in Hawai'i. This position serves as the program's senior authority on readiness, training, and exercise activities, ensuring USPACOM and component command forces are prepared to execute logistics and sustainment operations across the Pacific theater. Job summary: As the Readiness Training and Exercise Program Lead, you will oversee the planning, execution, and assessment of training and exercise activities supporting readiness across the ILS2 program. You will evaluate concepts of operations, plans, policy, and doctrine to ensure training products align with mission requirements, and coordinate training services for demonstrations, exercises, and mission training events. Success in this role requires deep training and exercise expertise, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to operate effectively with senior government stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities.
  • Oversee programs, initiatives, and projects supporting readiness, training, and exercises under the task order.
  • Lead and manage strategic and operational readiness requirements across the program.
  • Provide expertise in the analysis of training and exercise activities within the Information Advantage community.
  • Evaluate and provide recommendations on concepts of operations, strategic plans, operational plans, policy, doctrine, authorities, regulations, and statutes to support mission effectiveness.
  • Coordinate and provide training services for demonstrations, exercises, operational systems training, and mission training.
  • Serve as the program's senior training and exercise subject matter expert, providing guidance to Senior- and Journeyman-level training personnel across ILS2 task areas.
  • Represent the ILS2 program in training and exercise planning forums and working groups with USPACOM and component commands.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience planning, executing, and assessing training and exercise programs within a DoD, federal, or defense industry environment.
  • Working knowledge of DoD contracting and understanding of FAR, DFARS, military, and government regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating concepts of operations, plans, policy, and doctrine to support mission readiness.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access required prior to start.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with USPACOM, subordinate Commands, and Pacific/Strategic Partner Nations.
  • Master's degree in a training, education, or planning-related discipline.
  • Experience supporting joint exercises, demonstrations, or operational systems training events.
  • Familiarity with the Information Advantage community and associated training requirements.
  • Experience mentoring or leading training teams across a multi-task or multi-site program.


Original Posting:
August 17, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $130,000.00 - $235,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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