Training and Exercise Program Manager; Camp Smith

Overview

Training Exercises and Program Manager (Camp Smith, HI)

Position Summary:

As the Training and Exercise Program Manager
, you will be responsible for managing, synchronizing, and reporting on all training, exercise, employment, and community engagement events that contribute to organizational mission readiness. The principal architect of the TEEP Program, the TEEP Manager coordinates across subordinate commands, staff sections, and external stakeholders to ensure all units are optimally organized, trained, equipped, and deployed in accordance with higher headquarters, joint, and service requirements.

This role maintains visibility on force commitments, conducts risk assessments, and informs resource allocation to maximize operational effectiveness within fiscal constraints.

Clearance Requirements: Must have an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

• Lead and manage the development, publication, and maintenance of the training, exercise, and employment plan schedule using platforms such as SharePoint and AMHS or their organizational equivalents.
• Coordinate regular TEEP conferences and represent the organization at force synchronization or related planning events.
• Establish annual TEEP policy, procedures, and timelines in accordance with applicable service and headquarters guidance.
• Ensure holistic planning and synchronization of service-sponsored training, joint and internal exercises, and employment operations (e.g., Integrated Training Exercises, deployment programs, special purpose task forces).
• Designate lead units for events involving multiple subordinate elements.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with logistics, training, and resource management teams for validation and support of exercise, employment, and community relations requirements.
• Oversee and manage the TEEP budget; publish funding controls in collaboration with logistics, training, and resource management departments.
• Provide funding oversight and regular reporting on budget execution and resource allocation.
• Support budgetary planning by validating supplemental funding requests and monitoring compliance with standing operating procedures and fiscal controls.
• Conduct mission analysis to evaluate and recommend the inclusion and prioritization of exercises and employment events based on operational benefits, force generation, and risk assessment.
• Prepare regular reports to senior leadership on TEEP execution, risk, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with staff sections, subordinate commands, external agencies, and community partners for the planning and execution of exercises and events.
• Promote positive community relations by supporting engagement events (e.g., Fleet Weeks, public festivals).

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Defense Studies, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in operations planning, training management, or program administration within a military, defense, or similar structured environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, message handling and reporting systems, and budgetary management tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget planning, program execution, and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief and report to senior leadership.

• Master's degree in public administration, Military Science, Strategic Studies, or a related area.
• Professional certification in Program Management (e.g., PMP), Budget/Resource Management, or Military Exercise Planning.
• Experience supporting large-scale training exercises, joint/coalition force generation, or operations and maintenance (O&M) resource management.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) budgeting processes, force management, and community engagement protocols.

• Travel will be required to support this task (up to 25% travel).
• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

Other Notice
:
This position description presents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the department manager or Human Resources.

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