Command Post Exercise Planner

Location: Hālawa Heights

** Description*
* SAIC is currently seeking a  
** Command Post Exercise (CPX) Planner
** located at  
** Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii
** with to support  
** USPACOM
* * orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated Command-Post Exercises (CPX) directed by USPACOM, Theater Exercises Branch.

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* NOTE:

International travel up to 20% of the year. May be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.*
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

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* + Support organizations within USPACOM in the planning and execution of Tier 1 Multi-Combatant Command Command-Post Exercises such as FREEDOM SHIELD.

+ Develop exercise control training briefs, exercise planning milestones with associated deliverables, and exercise planning work group organizational requirements for all planning events (EDM, CDC, IPC, MPC, FPC) during the JELC.

+ Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during CPX execution.

+ Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support the ECG with proper personnel during planning and execution leveraging the Joint Manning Document (JMD) process.

+ Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution including authoring exercise directives (PLANORD/EXORD) and Exercise Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

+ Maintain appropriate OPSEC conditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.

+ Maintain associated exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.

+ Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.

** Qualifications*
* ** REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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* + Bachelor's and ten (10)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

+ Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.

+ Understanding of the computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.

+ Must have experience with the Joint planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.

+ Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Command-Post Exercises (CPX).

+ Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.

+ Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments, and working with Allies and Partner countries.

** REQUIRED CLEARANCE:*
* + 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.

REQNUMBER: 2616849

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