Exercise Planner - 30741

HII • Arlington, TX

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Exercise Planner to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO). The role designs, develops, and executes tabletop exercises (TTXs) and related events, supporting telecommunications and spectrum policy work. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, and currently requires onsite work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

Requirements

• For Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
• For Level 4: 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 7 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
• Prior Joint Staff or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting DoW or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytical environments.
• Familiarity with the electromagnetic spectrum domain.
• Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to products with clarity and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Must possess a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Drive TTX scenario development, analytic framing, and post-TTX synthesis to formulate outcomes and actionable insights.
• Develop, assess, and validate exercise scenarios, assumptions, objectives, and supporting materials to ensure analytical rigor and realism.
• Develop and refine TTX environments that test hypotheses, assumptions, operational concepts, and constraints.
• Develop and maintain technical program plans, including schedules, cost estimates, resource requirements, milestones, and risk assessments.
• Engage with Department stakeholders to align TTX objectives, exercise activities, and desired outcomes with organizational priorities and strategic requirements.
• Synthesize exercise observations, analytical findings, and stakeholder feedback into clear reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Provide decision support to Department leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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