Exercise Planner - Journeyman

CACI International

76d • $77,600 - $162,900

About The Position

As an Exercise Planner supporting Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing joint and coalition training across the Indo-Pacific region. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of exercises—from concept development to execution and after-action analysis—ensuring each event strengthens operational readiness and advances strategic objectives. In this dynamic position, you’ll collaborate with U.S. and allied service components, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders to plan and deliver well-coordinated, mission-driven exercises. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator with experience in operational planning, logistics coordination, and multinational engagement.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience planning Major Command (MAJCOM)-level or equivalent joint exercises
• Proven understanding of operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations
• Working knowledge of force structure, unit locations, and assigned assets
• Exceptional communication skills, with a commitment to responding to correspondence within 12 business hours
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and customer interface abilities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Recent military experience (within the last 5–10 years)
• Rated officer or logistics background
• Experience in an Air Operations Center (AOC) or MAJCOM/Numbered Air Force (NAF) staff environment
• 6+ years of aviation experience (Pilot, Navigator, Air Battle Manager, or Aircrew)
• Familiarity with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES)
• Operational or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater
• Working knowledge of Joint Training Tool (JTT) and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS)
• Experience with financial management systems, such as MIPRs, AF-616s, Comptroller Alert Messages, and MPA Man-day Management

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage assigned exercises through all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including concept development, execution, and after-action review.
• Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, and participation plans, coordinating logistics for all related meetings, conferences, and events.
• Manage exercise budgets, including cost estimation, funding oversight, and documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders—such as U.S. Service Components, partner nations, and interagency organizations—to ensure unity of effort and mission success.
• Provide guidance and training to exercise participants and fellow planners, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Conduct after-action analysis, capturing lessons learned and performance metrics to enhance future planning.
• Identify and resolve exercise-related challenges and propose well-developed Courses of Action (COAs) for decision-makers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant directives, performance standards, and deliverable timelines.
• Apply regional awareness, understanding the customs, courtesies, and inter-country dynamics critical to exercise success.
• Incorporate force structure considerations, including current and projected capabilities, when planning participation.
• Liaise with national-level agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Commands, Services, and Intelligence Agencies as required.
• Leverage technology, using Microsoft Office applications and adapting quickly to emerging planning tools, including basic knowledge of AI/ML/LLM capabilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees