DescriptionSAIC is currently seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J713 to orchestrate planning during the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and support efficient execution of designated exercises directed by USINDOPACOM J713, Theater Exercises Branch.Job Responsibilities:
Ensure unified action within USINDOPACOM and with supporting organizations to plan, direct, monitor and assess designated exercises intended to achieve campaign objectives in a dynamic and complex operational environment
Support designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USINDOPACOM J713 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones and through production of required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables
Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support exercises with proper personnel, equipment, and forces that 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 J71 exercise SharePoint sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercise
Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise control planning
Facilitate the development and integration of kinetic and non-kinetic processes into training, exercise, rehearsal, testing, and experimentation events
Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), and other related databases and systems
International travel approximately 20% of the year or as required, to support the planning and execution of designated exercises with foreign Allies and Partners
QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors and fifteen (15) 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
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
Experience in planning and managing complex tasks under tight time constraints
Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to both plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX) and Command Post Exercises (CPX)
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be a current US Citizen
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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