SAIC
Theater Exercise Planner
Location:
Camp Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date Posted:
2025-12-05
Category:
Defense/Intel
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Clearance:
Minimum Secret, TS/SCI obtainable
Job Description:
SAIC is currently seeking a Theater Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support USINDOPACOM J73 with orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated USINDOPACOM J732 exercises, TSC Exercises Branch. NOTE: International travel up to 30% of the year may be required.
Responsibilities
Support organizations within USINDOPACOM to plan, direct, monitor and assess designated high‑end exercises including COBRA GOLD, BERSAMA WARRIOR, TIGER TRIUMPH.
Support the designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USINDOPACOM J732 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones and producing required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support exercises with proper personnel, equipment, and forces to achieve exercise objectives.
Develop, implement and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution.
Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In‑Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
Maintain associated J732 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise planning.
Facilitate development and integration of key leader engagements, messaging, and demonstrations into training, exercises, and experimentation events.
Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and ten (10)+ years of relevant experience; or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; or two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff in lieu of JPME Phase I.
Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX) and/or Command Post Exercises (CPX).
Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments and working with Allies and partner countries.
Required Clearance
Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Current US Citizen.
Desired Skillset
Experience with Live‑Virtual‑Constructive training events.
Experience working with partner country military forces.
Target salary range:
$120,001 - $160,000.
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Camp Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii
Date Posted:
2025-12-05
Category:
Defense/Intel
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Clearance:
Minimum Secret, TS/SCI obtainable
Job Description:
SAIC is currently seeking a Theater Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support USINDOPACOM J73 with orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated USINDOPACOM J732 exercises, TSC Exercises Branch. NOTE: International travel up to 30% of the year may be required.
Responsibilities
Support organizations within USINDOPACOM to plan, direct, monitor and assess designated high‑end exercises including COBRA GOLD, BERSAMA WARRIOR, TIGER TRIUMPH.
Support the designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USINDOPACOM J732 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones and producing required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support exercises with proper personnel, equipment, and forces to achieve exercise objectives.
Develop, implement and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution.
Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In‑Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
Maintain associated J732 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise planning.
Facilitate development and integration of key leader engagements, messaging, and demonstrations into training, exercises, and experimentation events.
Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and ten (10)+ years of relevant experience; or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; or two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff in lieu of JPME Phase I.
Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX) and/or Command Post Exercises (CPX).
Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments and working with Allies and partner countries.
Required Clearance
Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Current US Citizen.
Desired Skillset
Experience with Live‑Virtual‑Constructive training events.
Experience working with partner country military forces.
Target salary range:
$120,001 - $160,000.
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