Joint Exercise Planner

Amentum•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•$59 - $61

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Joint Exercise Planner to support its team in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The role provides full-spectrum personnel recovery (PR) subject matter expertise—including preparation, planning, execution, and adaptation—to PR professionals within DoD, USG organizations, and coalition partners. The planner also conducts exercise planning, execution, and assessments for combatant commanders and JTF commanders’ training exercises as part of the Chairman’s exercise program.

Requirements

Active Secret U.S. Government clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject or comparable work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in consulting and requirements-driven training needs analysis.
Strong background in one or more facets of personnel recovery, including CSAR, NAR, C2, or intelligence support to PR.
Previous staff experience or working knowledge of joint operations, joint functions and concepts, and joint planning processes.

Nice To Haves

Background knowledge of DoD and related interagency policies, regulations, doctrine, and other PR-related documents.
Background knowledge of unconventional warfare and non-conventional assisted recovery plans and operations.
Working knowledge of the principles of adult education.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Responsibilities

Support Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Command-level exercises, including exercise planning, exercise control group activities, and training assessments.
Support Service-level exercises, including exercise planning, exercise control group activities, and training assessments.
Achieve and maintain qualifications and skills in accordance with applicable operating instructions.
Act as a subject matter expert supporting the development of training needs analysis.
Provide research, analysis, and advice to DoD, USG, and coalition customers regarding PR products, tasks, publications, regulations, and other documents.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under SCA provisions