Exercise & Exercise Control Cell Operations Planner
About The Position
Provide mission support as an Exercise and Exercise Control Cell Operations Planner, primarily focused on arctic and mountain operations. Deliver continuous planning and coordination support throughout Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) events and serve in the Exercise Control Cell during the Alaska rotation, a Brigade Combat Team-centric Live, Virtual, and Constructive exercise involving Allies and Partners and Joint Force teammates from across the Indo-Pacific. The planner may also help plan, prepare, and execute combat training center rotations in Hawaii and other exercises west of the International Date Line, as required. As an Exercise Planner and Exercise Control Cell team member, plan and execute Combat Training Center rotations as part of an Operations Group team. Develop JELC exercise products, including exercise orders and supporting staff products, and synchronize the warfighting functions. During execution, track CTC operations and monitor battle rhythm events using MAVEN Smart Systems and other command-and-control platforms to support a Common Operational Picture, decision-making, Operations Group situational awareness, and conditions for units to train to standard. The role may require assisting with replication of higher headquarters functions.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience at the Brigade level and below.
- At least 2 years of experience planning, coordinating, and executing live, virtual, and constructive exercises at the Brigade level and below.
- At least 2 years of experience working at a Division, Corps, Joint, or Multinational Headquarters.
- Experience with Army and Joint Doctrine and Training Policy.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of CGSC, ILE, MEL 4, or Battle Staff Course.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving as BN S3, BN XO, or Operations SGM.
- Experience serving at a CTC.
- Experience as a Combat Training Center OC/T, LTP Coach, or Army Service School instructor.
- Experience in arctic and mountain operations, safety, equipment, and technology integration.
- Knowledge of the Army’s Training Doctrine, specifically in jungle operations.
- Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Master’s degree.
- Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies or SGM’s Academy.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing planning and coordination support throughout Joint Exercise Life Cycle events.
- Serve in the Exercise Control Cell during the Alaska rotation.
- Help plan, prepare, and execute combat training center rotations in Hawaii and other West of the International Date Line exercises as required.
- Plan and execute CTC rotations as an Operations Group team member.
- Develop JELC exercise products, including exercise orders and supporting staff products, and synchronize warfighting functions.
- Track CTC operations and monitor battle rhythm events during exercise execution.
- Use MAVEN Smart Systems and other command-and-control platforms to facilitate a Common Operational Picture and decision-making.
- Support Operations Group situational awareness and conditions for units to train to standard.
- Assist in replicating higher headquarters functions when required.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
