Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Planner

Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Job
Location Camp Smith, HI, US
Date Posted
Category Defense/Intel
Subcategory Military Operations
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work _SITE

SAIC is seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Environment Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM
J7 Training & Exercises Directorate with deep expertise in integrated Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) and tactical all‑domain training to focus on advancing Joint training realism by synchronizing virtual and constructive capabilities with live maneuver forces across the Indo‑Pacific theater. NOTE This position requires occasional travel throughout the Pacific and to Service training centers.

• Provide subject matter expertise in Joint LVC methods, processes, techniques, and procedures, including C2 organization, unit employment, capabilities/limitations, integration, and threat replication.
• Integrate virtual and constructive training systems with live forces to enhance realism, multi‑domain complexity, and tactical decision‑making.
• Apply advanced knowledge of tactical data links (Link‑16, VMF, JREAP, SADL, CEC) to ensure synthetic environments accurately reflect operational information flows.
• Synchronize training systems with unit combat systems, mission command systems, sensors, and tactical communications.
• Employ and advise on live training aids, including emitters, threat simulators, and MILES/laser‑based instrumentation.
• Support scenario development and execution for Joint exercises by serving as a senior white cell representative, role‑playing friendly or threat components, and adjusting synthetic injects to meet training objectives.
• Liaise with Joint and Service Centers of Excellence (TTGP, CSG‑15, TOPGUN, Army training commands, FA57, TECOM, ACC/DMO) to ensure alignment with current doctrine, TTPs, and multi‑domain training standards.
• Translate Joint training objectives into comprehensive synthetic and live‑force integrated exercise designs.

• Bachelor’s and ten (10)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Joint or Service‑level training, exercise planning, or operational employment of forces.
• Experience integrating virtual and constructive training capabilities with live maneuver forces.
• Thorough knowledge of Joint and Service unit capabilities and limitations, including systems, weapons, sensors, and threat capabilities.
• Experience on a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Fleet/CSG, MEF, Wing, or Army Division/Corps staff, or equivalent senior operational training organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate training objectives into synthetic and live‑force integrated exercise designs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

• Experience with LVC training initiatives across any Service.
• Background at TTGP, CSG‑15, TOPGUN, Army FA57, TECOM LVC‑TE, ACC Distributed Mission Operations, or similar high‑end training organizations.
• Experience with Fleet Synthetic Training, JLVC Federation, or Service‑specific constructive/virtual platforms.
• Multi‑domain expertise in air, maritime, land, cyber, or space operations.
• Designation as WTI, SFTI, Weapons School graduate, or equivalent Service‑specific tactical instructor.

• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.