LEIA SFI Mission Planners

Space Exercise Planner (US Space Forces Indo-Pacific)

SMX is seeking three Space Exercise Planners to support US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI). These planners will provide high‑level subject matter expertise and lead the integration of space domain effects into theater‑level exercises.

• Lead and facilitate all phases of the exercise planning cycle, including Concept Development, and Initial, Mid, and Final Planning Conferences (JELC Management).
• Develop Master Scenario Event Lists (MSEL) that synchronize space power, with a specific focus on integrating Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
• Coordinate with allies and partners (e.g., Japan, Australia, South Korea) to incorporate “Allied by Design” principles into multilateral exercises.
• Author After‑Action Reports (AAR) and facilitate “Hot Wash” debriefs to identify and document capability gaps in space‑integrated Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I).

• Current DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; requires US citizenship.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with allies and partner nations, including their respective commands.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple processes, large data sets, and multiple products for multiple countries simultaneously.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer‑focused and capable of adapting 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.

Proposed salary range: $140,000 USD – $185,000 USD.

Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer, including for disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicants 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.