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Firebird ASTPosted 2 weeks ago

Exercise Planner

On-siteLittleville, Alabama, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelSmall

Job Summary

Plan, coordinate, and execute SOCPAC and component participation in assigned USPACOM JCS and Service exercises. Develop training objectives that meet SOCPAC JMETL requirements and draft realistic threat scenarios incorporating best-practice inputs from DoD and other agencies. Manage exercise development with USPACOM and component planners while ensuring exercises inform the Defense Readiness Reporting System and Joint Lessons Learned system. Consolidate After Action Reports related to training objectives, corrections, and course of action development. Assist in coordinating with exercise participants and supporters from other DoD and non-DoD organizations. Active TS/SCI clearance required with 8 years of DoD exercise planning experience.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university
  • 8 years' experience as DoD exercise planner, with at least two (2) years' experience in USPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)
  • Eight (8) years' experience in multi-disciplined special operations at the operational and tactical levels supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF)
  • Use of training software and other information technology (IT) systems associated with exercise planning
  • Five (5) years' experience of Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) planning process
  • Current passport
  • some travel may be required CONUS (Continental U.S.) and OCONUS (Outside Continental U.S.)
  • Deployments of no more than 90 days may be required to the following countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Thailand, or Singapore

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
  • Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission
  • Ability to identify and solve problems
  • Excellent organization and time management skills

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