Exercise Planning Analyst-Operation Planning Analyst

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As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

We are seeking a skilled Exercise Planning Analyst to oversee and coordinate wing exercises, integrating them with Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and Combatant Command (CCMD) events. The ideal candidate will support exercise planning and execution, construct exercise scenarios, and provide comprehensive analysis and recommendations.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Exercise Planning Analyst:
Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Integrate, coordinate, and de-conflict wing exercises with CJCS and CCMD exercise events.
• Support operation and tactical unit exercise representatives and trusted agents.
• Serve as a white cell member during exercise execution, monitoring the progress of Blue Force players.
• Coordinate wing exercise development both internally and externally.
• Serve as a lead exercise planner and/or assist lead exercise planners for wing exercises.
• Conduct reviews of Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) wing training objectives.
• Prepare briefings and reports to summarize exercise findings, analysis, and recommend best courses of action.
• Prepare after action reports and lessons learned for wing exercises to improve future planning and execution.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Minimum of three years of experience as an exercise planning analyst or qualification as an operator (within the last 5 years) on any cyber weapon system.
• Strong understanding of exercise planning and coordination.
• Experience in constructing and managing exercise scenarios.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive briefings, reports, and after action reviews.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Exercise Planning Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

Training and Exercise Planner

Operational Exercise Coordinator

Tactical Exercise Specialist

Keywords:

White Cell

Briefings and Reports

After Action Reports

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• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 02/02/2026, 05:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations San Antonio, TX, United States (On-site)