Exercise Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology

7d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a motivated transitioning service member to join the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program at the Fort Wainwright Alaska – Mission Training Complex (FWA-MTC) as an Exercise Planner Fellow. GDIT delivers critical training support through individual and collective Mission Command exercises, leadership development, and advanced simulation environments. Our team integrates simulation, maintains secure training networks, and supports Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation activities to ensure mission success. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Exercise Planner Fellow supporting the FWA-MTC, the Arctic’s premier Mission Training Complex. In this role, you will support the development and coordination of training exercises that prepare Army units for operational readiness at the Division and Brigade levels. You’ll engage with cutting-edge training scenarios and digital mission command tools while collaborating directly with military and contractor teams to deliver realistic, doctrinally accurate training events. At GDIT, people are our greatest asset. As an Exercise Planner Fellow, you will play a vital role in building and enabling the readiness of our Nation’s Army in the Pacific. This Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to critical training missions while gaining experience to launch your civilian career. Join us and help ensure today’s training prepares soldiers for tomorrow’s challenges.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree; major is immaterial.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in military training, training support, and training management.
• Experience with operations and training requirements at Brigade or Battalion Staff level; experience at Division level or higher is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Army operations and training.
• Solid understanding of Army operations, military doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) at Battalion, Brigade, or Division levels.
• Proficiency with Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Demonstrated effective presentation and communication skills.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Position is onsite at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Resident Army Command & General Staff College (CGSC) or equivalent Intermediate Level Education Common Core and Advanced Operations Course.
• Experience in Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Division and Brigade-level training exercises and OPORD packages—including annexes, graphics, overlays, databases, and supporting data products—that are doctrinally accurate, operationally relevant, and compatible with the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) and threat models.
• Collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders to include: Government Team, Contract Site Lead, operational and functional commands, and the MTC’s collective training team to define requirements, set milestones, tailor exercise products, and ensure on-time delivery throughout the event lifecycle.
• Participate actively in the full planning lifecycle, including Concept Development, Initial, Mid, and Final Planning Workshops for assigned exercises.
• Prepare briefings and support exercise execution by serving in roles such as Scenario Cell or Observer Controller-Trainer as needed.
• Utilize Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS), battle command tools, simulations, and other digital training aids within a dynamic, IT-enabled environment to enhance training realism and effectiveness.
• Support as a motivated member of a small team of SMEs within the FWA MTC, producing high-quality, doctrinally accurate products and collaborating with the customer to meet program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees