Exercise Integration Planner (Mission Assurance 5) - 26303

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Join our HII Mission Technologies team in Colorado Springs, CO as an Exercise Integration Planner (Mission Assurance 5). In this role, you will serve as the central point for synchronizing all COCOM-level exercise planning efforts, ensuring every functional area and participating unit is aligned with the overall exercise design. You’ll deconflict schedules, resources, and storylines to create cohesive, realistic training that prepares U.S. and allied forces for complex missions. Ready to shape the next evolution of national defense training? Apply now to join HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs and be part of a team that’s accelerating the data evolution for mission partners worldwide

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• 9 + years of experience in exercise planning, integration, or military operations at a Combatant Command or Major Command level.
• Demonstrated expertise in JOPP, HSEEP, and MSEL development.
• Proven track record deconflicting schedules, resources, and storyline injects across multi-domain exercises.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic and operational-level planning for homeland defense and contingency operations.
• Familiarity with DoD C2 processes, interagency coordination, and simulation control systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exercise planning tools (e.g., JTLS, JMUE, SIMCON).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefings to senior leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
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Nice To Haves

• Prior service as an Exercise Integration Planner at a Combatant Command HQ (e.g., NORTHCOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM).
• HSEEP instructor or evaluator certification.
• Experience with Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs) or Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs).
• Proficiency with task-management or collaborative staff/action-officer applications.
• Background integrating cyber operations, electronic warfare, or space capabilities into exercises.
• Military service in a J5 or J7 planning staff role.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of exercise planning across J7, J3, J4, J5 and external agency partners to synchronize objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Develop and maintain the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), injecting operational narratives that drive exercise realism.
• Deconflict training schedules, simulation injects, and resource allocations to eliminate overlap and ensure seamless execution.
• Facilitate collaboration among functional leads, subordinate units, and interagency representatives to validate requirements and priorities.
• Apply the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and HSEEP methodologies to scenario development, force planning, and after-action reviews.
• Conduct mission analysis and risk assessments to inform scenario design and recommend mitigations.
• Prepare detailed exercise support plans, synchronization matrices, and logistics documentation.
• Monitor live exercise execution, capture real-time data, and provide immediate corrective guidance to controllers.
• Produce comprehensive assessment reports and lessons-learned briefs for senior leadership.
• Integrate emerging doctrine, tactics, and advanced warfighting technologies (e.g., cyber, EW, space) into training scenarios.
• Mentor and develop junior planners and action officers in integration planning best practices.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior