LEIA SFI Bluefor Exercise Planners

SMX is seeking BLUEFOR Exercise Planners to support US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI).

As an Exercise Planner you will provide high-level subject matter expertise to lead the integration of space domain effects for Blue Forces into theater-level exercises.

This position requires a current DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires US citizenship.

• Lead and facilitate all phases of the exercise planning cycle, from concept development to exercise execution, ensuring a robust exercise framework.
• Develop Master Scenario Event Lists (MSEL) focused on SFI executing its role as the Theater Joint Functional Space Component Command into each exercise's Blue Order of Battle.
• Act as ECG member or white cell member for exercises planned to ensure MSEL objectives are met.
• Author After-Action Reports (AAR) to identify and address capability gaps in space-integrated command, control, and communications.

• Must have a current DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with allies and partner nations, including their respective commands.
• Highly organized; requires tracking multiple processes, maintaining large amounts of data, and creating multiple products for multiple countries simultaneously.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.
• Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products.

• Experience with US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI).
• Intra-agency or joint command experience.
• International engagement or exercise planning experience.

Salary range: $140,000 USD – $185,000 USD.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

June 29, 2026

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require employer support).

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.