Exercise and Exercise Control Cell Operations Planner

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

About the role

As an Exercise and Exercise Control Cell (EXCON) Operations Planner, you will provide professional and mission support to Indo-Pacific Combat Training Centers (CTC) and commands. You will deliver continuous planning and coordination support throughout Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) events and serve in the EXCON during a brigade combat team’s live, virtual, and constructive exercise, including allies, partners, and teammates from across the Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific region.

As an experienced exercise planner, you may also be asked to help plan, prepare, and execute CTC rotations in accordance with Indo-Pacific operations group (OPSGRP) requirements. Your planning efforts will include development of JELC exercise products, such as exercise orders and supporting staff products that require synchronization of various warfighting functions. During exercise execution, you’ll serve on the team that tracks CTC operations and monitors battle rhythm events, utilizing MAVEN Smart Systems and other Command and Control platforms to facilitate and provide the OPSGRP with a common operational picture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute CTC rotations as an OPSGRP team member
• Develop JELC exercise products, including exercise orders and supporting staff products
• Synchronize various warfighting functions
• Track CTC operations and monitor battle rhythm events during exercise execution
• Utilize MAVEN Smart Systems and other Command and Control platforms to provide a common operational picture
• Assist in the replication of higher headquarters functions

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience at the brigade level and below, including serving as a BN S3, BN XO, or Operations SGM
• 2+ years of experience planning, coordinating, and executing live, virtual, and constructive exercises at the brigade level and below
• 2+ years of experience working at a Division, Corps, Joint, or Multinational HQ
• Experience serving at a CTC
• Experience with Army and joint doctrine and training policy
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of a CGSC, ILE, or MEL 4 Battle Staff Course

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a CTC OC/T, LTP Coach, or Army Service School Instructor
• Experience with jungle operations, safety, equipment, and technology integration
• Knowledge of the Army’s training doctrine, including for jungle operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Master’s degree
• Graduate of a School of Advanced Military Studies or SGM Academy

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: Occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may be required.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility is expected, in alignment with leadership expectations and role needs. Customer facility visits may also be required.
• Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration as required by the role.