Exercise Planner

Exercise Planner

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO). Come join our growing team today! We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Exercise Planner to design, develop, and execute Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and related events. If you are a seasoned planning professional interested in supporting impactful telecommunications and spectrum policy work, we encourage you to apply!

This position is located in Arlington, VA and currently requires onsite work Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive TTX scenario development, analytic framing, and post TTX synthesis to formulate outcomes and actionable insights.
• Develop, assess, and validate exercise scenarios, assumptions, objectives, and supporting materials to ensure analytical rigor and realism.
• Develop and refine TTX environments that test hypotheses, assumptions, operational concepts and constraints.
• Develop and maintain technical program plans, including schedules, cost estimates, resource requirements, milestones, and risk assessment.
• Engage with Department stakeholders to align TTX objectives, exercise activities, and desired outcomes with organizational priorities and strategic requirements.
• Synthesize exercise observations, analytical findings, and stakeholder feedback into clear reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Provide decision support to Department leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• LEVEL 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• LEVEL 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Prior Joint Staff or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting DoW or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytical environments.
• Familiarity with the electromagnetic spectrum domain.
• Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to products with clarity and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Clearance:
  Must possess a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• TS/SCI clearance
• Physical Requirements:
  
  May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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