Exercise Planner

Company Overview ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. Position Summary ANSER is seeking an Exercise Planner (senior or mid-level) to support MARFPRPAC, PACAF or other military program leadership and participation in USMC or Air Force or Joint and Combined training and exercises events in the INDOPACOM AOR and beyond. You will support Joint Chiefs of Staff, CCMD, or Headquarters (HQ) and Subordinate/Component exercises, engagements and assigned operations. Day To Day Responsibilities Plan and coordinate Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Senior Leader Seminars (SLS) and training events that prepare tactical, operational, and strategic forces for possible future contingencies Plan exercise operations and logistics using an analysis of exercise objectives & tasks, MARFORPAC unit capabilities, deployment requirements, forward operating location assessments, and resource constraints Support exercise planning across the Joint Event Life Cycle Participate in planning meetings and develop and present plans documentation Assist in observer/controller activities and document lessons learned for after action reporting Support exercise database management and updates via JTIMS and other DOD applications Provide JOPES, DCAPES and TPFDD support as needed Support training plans and program development Support Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree, will consider associates degree with an additional three (3) years of practical experience 4+ years of relevant experience at Higher Headquarters organization (e.g. MAJCOM, equivalent, or above) Possess a working knowledge of the Pacific theater, and an understanding of the relationships and general interactions between each nation within Experience as a staff-level exercise planner, and experience planning/executing CPXs/FTXs within the INDOPACOM AOR (preferred) Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater and supporting Theater Security Cooperation efforts (preferred) Knowledge of the operational and logistical support required for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations and familiar with TPFDD nomenclature Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal/social skills; proven staff officer/contractor support excellence Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Salary and Benefits Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: Full Time Salary Range for this position: $90,000—$145,000 USD In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ANSER