Exercise Interagency Planner (Mission Assurance 4) - 29606

HII's Mission Technologies division•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$106,124 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Join HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO as an Exercise Interagency Planner (Mission Assurance 5). In this role, you will design and inject realistic exercise scenarios and integrate interagency partners—federal law enforcement, state and local agencies, and other governmental organizations—into large-scale joint exercises. Your work will test a unit’s ability to operate in a complex, multi‐domain environment and sharpen decision‐making across military and non‐military stakeholders. Ready to push the boundaries of joint training and forge seamless military–civilian collaboration? Apply now to join HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs and drive next-generation, whole-of-government exercise realism.

Requirements

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
9 years of demonstrated experience in exercise planning at Combatant Command or Joint Staff level.
Proficiency in JIPOE, Joint Exercise Life Cycle, MSEL development, and scripting tools.
Track record coordinating federal, state, and local agency participation in training or operations.
Strong analytic, writing, and presentation skills for translating complex situations into actionable scenario injects.
Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Prior service as an exercise planner or white‐cell SME at a Combatant Command J2, J5, or J7 directorate.
Completion of Joint Intelligence staff college or accredited exercise control courses.
Certifications in FEMA Incident Command System (ICS-300, ICS-400) or equivalent interagency training.
Experience integrating non‐kinetic effects (cyber, public affairs, health crises) into multi‐agency scenarios.
Active TS/SCI.
Previous experience as an action officer (or civilian equivalent) at NORTHCOM.
Military background as a special activities planner, or liaison with civilian agencies.

Responsibilities

Develop and script Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) that incorporate military intelligence, law enforcement, public health, and diplomatic injects.
Coordinate participation of interagency partners (FBI, DHS, NGB, state fusion centers, local emergency management, etc.) to ensure realistic whole‐of‐government effects.
Apply Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) and PMESII analysis to craft threat vignettes and environmental overlays.
Liaise with J2 (Intelligence), J3 (Operations), J5 (Plans), and J7 (Training) cells to synchronize intelligence inputs, targeting data, and scenario pacing.
Monitor exercise execution, adjust interagency activities on‐the‐fly, and coordinate with the Exercise Control Group to maintain narrative coherence.