Exercise Planner

Analytic Services Inc•Halawa, HI

1d•$119,000 - $172,900

About The Position

ANSER is seeking a senior- or mid-level Exercise Planner to support Headquarters Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) in Joint and Combined training exercises and events in the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Area of Responsibility and beyond. The role supports exercises, engagements, and assigned operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commands, and Headquarters and Subordinate/Component organizations. The Exercise Planner helps prepare tactical, operational, and strategic forces for possible future contingencies through exercise planning, coordination, logistics, documentation, and training support.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree; an associate degree may be considered with an additional three years of practical experience.
At least four years of relevant experience within a three- or four-star general officer/flag officer-level operational or strategic command.
Working knowledge of the Pacific theater and understanding of the relationships and general interactions among its nations.
Knowledge of operational and logistical support required for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations, and familiarity with TPFDD nomenclature.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a staff-level exercise planner.
Experience planning and executing CPXs and FTXs within the PACOM AOR.
Operational and/or logistical experience in the PACOM AOR and experience supporting Theater Security Cooperation efforts.
Strong interpersonal and social skills, with a record of staff officer or contractor-support excellence.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Senior Leader Seminars (SLS), and other training events.
Plan exercise operations and logistics by analyzing exercise objectives and tasks, MARFORPAC unit capabilities, deployment requirements, forward operating location assessments, and resource constraints.
Support exercise planning across the Joint Event Life Cycle.
Participate in planning meetings and develop and present planning documentation.
Assist with observer/controller activities and document lessons learned for after-action reporting.
Support exercise database management and updates using JTIMS and other DOW applications.
Provide JOPES, DCAPES, and TPFDD support as needed.
Support training plans and program development.
Support Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities.