Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Exercise Planner to support joint and component-level military exercise programs in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in the planning and execution of complex military exercises, leveraging knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and Joint Planning Process (JPP).
As an Exercise Planner, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing operational-level joint and multinational exercises. You will work closely with senior leadership and staff at Corps, ASCC, ACOM, or equivalent organizations, developing comprehensive exercise plans from concept through execution. You must be able to deliver senior-level concept of operations briefs and manage multi-stream funding in support of exercise planning.
This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in operational planning, including Army Design Methodology (ADM), and experience in the Pacific theater—especially Japan—will be advantageous.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience planning and executing a Component or Joint Exercise Program
- Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)
- Experience with the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Army Design Methodology (ADM), and Joint Planning Process (JPP)
- Experience at an Operational or higher-level Headquarters staff, such as Corps, DRU, ASCC, or ACOM
- Knowledge of Joint and Multinational exercise design at the operational level
- Ability to take an exercise from the concept phase, plan the exercise, and prepare and provide a senior-level concept of operation brief
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- Graduate of a Command and General Staff College Intermediate Level Education or Component Equivalent
Join us in this critical role where your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission and operational success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
