SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Field Training Exercise Planner

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Full-timeHonolulu, HI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and ten or more years of relevant experience are required; four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
Joint Professional Military Education Phase I completion is required; two years of experience on a joint operational or strategic headquarters staff may be accepted in lieu.
Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle and requirements for planning and executing Field Training Exercises is required.
Proven experience in an operations management role overseeing projects and maintaining timelines is required.
Experience in operations planning with the U.S. Armed Services, including joint assignments and working with Allies and Partner countries, is required.
An active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance are required.
Current U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Support organizations within USINDOPACOM in planning, directing, monitoring, and assessing designated high-end exercises, including KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABER, and NORTHERN EDGE.
Support designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise and the USINDOPACOM J731 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones and producing required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
Coordinate with staff and other organizations to provide exercises with the personnel, equipment, and forces needed to achieve exercise objectives.
Develop, implement, and maintain protocols, processes, and procedures for exercise planning and execution.
Lead exercise work group planning meetings with stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews with senior leaders.
Maintain J731 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information related to designated exercises.
Produce exercise orders or directives to guide exercise planning.
Facilitate integration of key leader engagements, messaging, and demonstrations into training, exercises, and experimentation events.
Use tools supporting the Joint Exercise Life Cycle, including Task Management System, Joint Training Information Management System, Joint Training Tool, and other related databases or systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive training events is desired.
Experience working with Warfighting Development Centers and training ranges is desired.

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.

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 the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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