Air and Missile Defense Exercise Planner

KBR•Fort Bliss, TX

17d

About The Position

KBR seeks an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) exercise planner to support the development, planning, and execution of Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) Large Scale Combat Operation (LSCO) exercises. The role develops exercise products that enable Army Air Defense commanders, staff, and units to train in operationally relevant live, virtual, and constructive environments that stimulate multi-domain operations from battery to theater level. The planner serves as the lead AMD contractor planner and liaison supporting 32d AAMDC warfighter exercise planning and execution. The position provides analytical, technical, and tactical support throughout exercise planning, preparation, rehearsal, conduct, and assessment, and contributes to exercise design, scenario development, scripting, knowledge management, and lessons-learned processes. The role also supports the Joint Training Program and helps implement the 32d AAMDC Commander’s training guidance.

Requirements

Must be eligible for a SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree required; STEM degree preferred.
At least 7 years of experience in ADA operations, including at least 4 years at battalion or brigade level, 14A.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of exercise design and JELC experience.
Knowledge of JELC, exercise design, and training management.
Knowledge of Joint Planning processes, the operations process, Air Battle Management, and Air Operations Center activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A STEM bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead AMD contractor planner and liaison for warfighter exercise planning and execution in support of 32d AAMDC.
Provide AMD analytical support to plan, prepare, rehearse, conduct, and assess LSCO exercises, table-top exercises, Mission Rehearsal Exercises, Culminating Training Events, Joint Kill Chain Exercises, Warfighter Exercises, and unit sustainment training events.
Support and enable integration of AMD into Warfighter Exercise design and structure in accordance with command guidance.
Coordinate with and assist 32d AAMDC Action Officers at Joint Exercise Life Cycle events, including exercise planning, scenario development, and scripting.
Direct and oversee tasking, receipt, tracking, and closure of internal and external tasks and correspondence for assigned LSCO exercises.
Plan, organize, and prepare exercise products to facilitate joint air and missile defense operations in an LSCO exercise environment.
Attend WFX exercise planning events and prioritize team efforts in support of exercise development.
Maintain oversight of supported events and recommend manning, simulation and simulator integration, and overall exercise design and training environment.
Provide technical and tactical expertise to implement 32d AAMDC Commander’s training guidance and support the JELC through planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of training exercises.
Develop knowledge management procedures to capture and archive lessons learned, best practices, pertinent data, exercise design and execution documents, and supporting information throughout the JELC.
Develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices for 32d AAMDC LSCO exercises.
Maintain familiarity with current and developing U.S., NATO, and potential capabilities and tactics.
Serve as a subject matter expert in doctrine, exercise control activities, Master Scenario Event List development and execution, and design and construct development for training events, exercises, and CTEs.
Perform other Joint Training Program support tasks, including plan development, knowledge management, doctrine review, conference support, and related administrative assignments.