Command Post Exercise Planner

Location: Camp Smith, HI, US • Posted: 2026-09-16

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Planner to support USPACOM in orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and execution of designated Command-Post Exercises (CPX). The role involves international travel up to 20% of the year and may require supporting planning and execution of exercises.

Responsibilities

• Support organizations within USPACOM in the planning and execution of Tier 1 Multi-Combatant Command Command-Post Exercises such as FREEDOM SHIELD.
• Develop exercise control training briefs, exercise planning milestones with associated deliverables, and exercise planning work group organizational requirements for all planning events (EDM, CDC, IPC, MPC, FPC) during the JELC.
• Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during CPX execution.
• Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support the ECG with proper personnel during planning and execution leveraging the Joint Manning Document (JMD) process.
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution including authoring exercise directives (PLANORD/EXORD) and Exercise Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain appropriate OPSEC conditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
• Maintain associated exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
• 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; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.
• Understanding of computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience in the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.
• Must have experience with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
• Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute 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.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Pay

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000.

Schedule

Full-Time, Day shift; travel required up to 25% of the time (including up to 20% international travel).