Exercise & Exercise Control Cell Operations Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, AK

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 (EXCON) during the Alaska rotation, a Brigade Combat Team-centric Live, Virtual, and Constructive exercise involving Allies and Partners and teammates from across the Joint Force and Indo-Pacific. The role may also support planning, preparation, and execution of combat training center rotations in Hawaii and other exercises west of the International Date Line. As an exercise planner and EXCON team member, plan and execute Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations as an Operations Group team member. Develop JELC exercise products, including exercise orders and supporting staff products, while synchronizing the various warfighting functions. During execution, track CTC operations and monitor battle rhythm events using MAVEN Smart Systems and other command-and-control platforms to maintain a Common Operational Picture, support decision-making, and help the Operations Group maintain situational awareness and enable 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 the School of Advanced Military Studies or SGM’s Academy.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous planning and coordination support throughout Joint Exercise Life Cycle events.
Serve in the Exercise Control Cell during the Alaska rotation.
Plan, prepare, and execute combat training center rotations in Hawaii and other exercises west of the International Date Line, 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 maintain a Common Operational Picture and facilitate decision-making.
Support the Operations Group in maintaining situational awareness and enabling units to train to standard.
Assist in replicating higher headquarters functions, as required.