G7 Exercise Planner / Active Secret / Vicenza, Italy

Peraton • Perris, CA

1d • $104,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced G7 Military Exercise Planner for its' Southern European Task Force–Africa (SETAF-AF) Strategic Mission Support Program. This position is based in Vicenza, Italy, and supports the SETAF-AF G7 Staff Directorate in the planning and execution of U.S. African Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Army Europe–Africa (USAREUR-AF), and SETAF-AF exercises on the European and African continents. The role involves facilitating all aspects of exercise coordination and preparation throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) across all staff elements, both within SETAF-AF and externally. The planner will develop, coordinate, and execute Command Post Exercise (CPX) training with an emphasis on Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) and operational environment development. Candidates should be familiar with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and be able to translate strategic directives into comprehensive exercise design and plans. Additional duties include JELC event management, orders production, concept development, multi-year exercise strategy development, integration of innovation and technology, and logistical planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Officer in the U.S. military.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with military planning, design, and execution of Brigade-level or higher headquarters-level exercises.
• Experience planning within the Joint Exercise Life Cycle framework.
• Experience with the Joint Training Tool for exercise resourcing, design, and management.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Military Intermediate Level Education (ILE) or equivalent.
• School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) graduate.
• Staff experience at the Division headquarters or higher.
• Experience with planning, design, and execution of Joint and Combined exercises.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all aspects of exercise coordination and preparation throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) across all staff elements, both within SETAF-AF and externally as required.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute Command Post Exercise (CPX) training with emphasis on Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) and operational environment development.
• Translate strategic directives into comprehensive exercise design and plans.
• JELC event management.
• Orders production.
• Concept development.
• Multi-year exercise strategy development.
• Integration of innovation and technology.
• Logistical planning.

Benefits

• Relocation is available and the position can be accompanied
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

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