J37 SOF Training & Exercise Planner

Universal Strategy Group Inc•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The J37 SOF Training & Exercise Planner serves as a joint training and exercise designer and planner supporting SOCCENT, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other nominated exercises. The role leads and supports exercise planning across the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including design, coordination, execution, assessment, and after-action review. Exercises may include Command Post Exercises (CPX), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), and Field Training Exercises (FTX), conducted at CONUS and OCONUS locations. The planner develops joint training plans and objectives based on command guidance, relevant plans, joint doctrine, and Joint Mission Essential tasks, conditions, and standards. The role also supports readiness and interoperability assessments, contingency and crisis-management training, operational planning, exercise-control requirements, budget forecasting, and exercise-related conferences and workshops. The position requires close collaboration with U.S. Service members and participation in SOCCENT planning activities. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS exercise locations may total up to 100 days per year. USGI offers health, dental, and vision benefits; life insurance; AD&D; short- and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; and generous PTO, including vacation and sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.

Requirements

At least a BA/BS in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis.
Joint Professional Military Education Level I or service equivalent, such as Command and General Staff College or Air Command and Staff College.
At least 3 years of strategic and operational planning and analysis experience.
At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: CENTCOM AOR, MISO, MILDEC, CWMD, ORSA, CYBER, AT/FP, SNA, Special Programs, or interagency experience.
Alternatively, equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education.

Responsibilities

Conduct scenario-based exercise design, planning, and scripting for CJCS and other nominated exercises.
Provide exercise subject matter expertise for planning, coordination, integration, execution, and after-action reports within the DoD exercise community.
Design and plan SOF CPX, TTX, and FTX exercises for SOCCENT at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Design, plan, and execute joint and combined training and exercise assessments to improve joint readiness and interoperability.
Lead planning of Command and Two-Star directed Readiness Exercises, TTXs, CPXs, and FTXs according to SOCCENT Exercise Division requirements.
Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations for GO/FO executive-level audiences as required.
Analyze and develop joint training and exercise objectives in accordance with current joint doctrine and SOCCENT Exercise Division guidance and assignments.
Evaluate exercise design throughout the joint exercise lifecycle and serve as the lead subject matter expert for assigned exercises.
Work and travel alongside U.S. Service members throughout the planning cycle.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations for assigned JELC events, up to 100 days per year, by government or commercial conveyance as required.
Serve as the primary planner for one exercise and alternate planner for at least one additional assigned exercise during overlapping 18–24-month planning cycles.
Maintain primary or alternate planner responsibilities throughout the JELC, execution, and after-action review unless released by the SOCCENT Exercise Division.
Coordinate, schedule, attend, participate in, and represent SOCCENT J37 at exercise-related meetings, conferences, and VTCs.
Develop comprehensive joint training plans based on Commander's guidance, relevant plans, and Joint Mission Essential tasks, conditions, and standards.
Plan and manage Exercise Control Group requirements as needed for assigned exercises.
Develop training plans for contingency operations and crisis management; support delivery of operational exercises, briefings, programs, and training events.
Forecast, analyze, and document budget requirements for assigned exercises throughout the JELC when serving as primary or alternate planner.
Plan and conduct Government and inter-agency technical exercise events and workshops; support two to six conferences or workshops annually, averaging 25–30 attendees.
Develop recommended joint training plans and conduct designated Government and interagency conferences and workshops supporting training and exercise development.
Provide inputs to the Joint Training (JTT) system of record, or its replacement, regarding force requests, allocation, and information publications.
Conduct joint exercise analysis for deliberate and contingency planning and facilitate examination of future-state scenarios and force structures against adversaries.
Design and develop joint training and exercises for SOCCENT to assess OPLAN and Theater Campaign Plan viability and identify shortfalls.
Conduct spiral assessments of strategic, operational, and tactical issues for the Commander, including IW, conventional operations, and related missions.
Participate in SOCCENT battle-rhythm events, working groups, operational planning teams, and other planning events related to assigned exercises and initiatives.
Sign for and maintain accountability of government equipment and property used for secure communication and reporting at JELC and exercise execution locations.
Safeguard Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use, and open or close secure workspaces at the beginning and end of the duty day as required.