Exercise Planner
Plans and coordinates military training exercises and events in the INDOPACOM region.
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
Requirements
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
Additional Info
Security Clearance
Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
Equal Opportunity
ANSER is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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