J37 SOF Training & Exercise Planner

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Full Time Professional Tampa, FL, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1300
J37 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Joint Training and Exercise Designer and Planner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct scenario-based exercise design, planning, and scripting in support of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and other nominated exercises
Plan and provide exercise subject matter expertise to support the planning, coordination, integration, execution, and After-Action Reports (AAR) of assigned exercises within the global DoD exercise community
Serve as an exercise planner and designer of robust SOF Command Post Exercises (CPX), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), and Field Training Exercises (FTX) on behalf of SOCCENT in both CONUS and OCONUS locations
Design, plan, and execute joint, combined training and exercise assessments to improve joint readiness and interoperability
Lead planning of Command's Readiness Exercises, Two-Star directed Readiness Exercises, shorter duration Table-Top Exercises, CPX, and FTX in accordance with SOCCENT Exercise Division requirements
Prepare briefs, information papers and presentations at a General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) executive level of communication as required
Analyze and develop joint training and exercise objectives in accordance with the most recent joint doctrine and based on guidance and assignments from the SOCCENT Exercise Division
Evaluate exercise design throughout the joint exercise lifecycle, and conduct exercise planning as the lead subject matter expert, for exercises within the contractor's assigned portfolio
Work and travel side by side with U.S. Service members throughout the entire planning cycle
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of each assigned exercise Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) event, up to 100 days per year by government and commercial conveyance, as required
Serve as the primary planner for one exercise and concurrently serve as the alternate planner for at least one additional assigned exercise for the entirety of the overlapping 18–24-month exercise planning cycle(s)
Maintain the role of the primary/alternate exercise planner through the entirety of the JELC, to exercise execution, and after-action review, unless otherwise dismissed of planning obligation by the SOCCENT Exercise Division
Coordinate, schedule, attend, participate and represent the SOCCENT J37 in exercise-related meetings, conferences and video teleconferences (VTC)
Develop comprehensive joint training plans for the training audience, based on Commander's guidance, relevant plans, and Joint Mission Essential tasks, conditions, and standards
Plan and manage requirements for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) as needed for each assigned exercise
Develop training plans related to contingency operations and crisis management; develop and support the delivery of operational exercises, informational briefings, operational programs, and training events
Forecast, analyze and annotate budgetary requirements supporting each assigned exercise for the entirety of the JELC when serving as either the primary or alternate planner for an exercise
Plan and conduct Government and inter-agency exercise technical events and workshops; the contractor can expect to plan and provide support for a minimum of two (2) to a maximum of six (6) conferences and/or workshops annually with an average attendance of 25–30 attendees
Develop recommended joint training plans and conduct designated Government and interagency exercise conferences and workshops to support training and exercise development
Responsible for inputs into the Joint Training (JTT) or its replacement system of record regarding all facets of force requests, allocation, and publications of information
Conduct joint exercise analysis in support of deliberate and contingency planning scenarios and facilitate examination of future-state scenarios and force structures against adversaries
Provide SOCCENT with the design and development of joint training and exercises to assess OPLAN and Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) viability to determine shortfalls
Conduct spiral assessment on issues of strategic, operational, and tactical value to the Commander including IW, Conventional Operations, and related missions
Actively participate in SOCCENT battle rhythm events, working groups, operational planning teams, and other planning events related to assigned exercises and initiatives
Sign for and maintain accountability of government equipment/property utilized to ensure secured communication and reporting from JELC event locations and exercise execution locations
Safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use; open or close secure workspaces at the beginning and end of the duty day as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least a BA/BS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
Joint Professional Military Education Level I or Service Equivalent (i.e., Command and General Staff College; Air Command and Staff College, etc.)
At least 3 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience
Equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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