Joint Exercise Space Planner

SAIC is seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Environment Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J7 Training & Exercises Directorate . with deep expertise in integrated Live ‑ Virtual ‑ Constructive (LVC) and tactical all ‑ domain training to focus on advancing Joint training realism by synchronizing virtual and constructive capabilities with live maneuver forces across the Indo ‑ Pacific theater.

NOTE: This position requires occasional travel throughout the Pacific and to Service training centers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Provide subject matter expertise in Joint LVC methods, processes, techniques, and procedures, including C2 organization, unit employment, capabilities/limitations, integration, and threat replication.
- Integrate virtual and constructive training systems with live forces to enhance realism, multi ‑ domain complexity, and tactical decision ‑ making.
- Apply advanced knowledge of tactical data links (Link ‑ 16, VMF, JREAP, SADL, CEC) to ensure synthetic environments accurately reflect operational information flows.
- Synchronize training systems with unit combat systems, mission command systems, sensors, and tactical communications.
- Employ and advise on live training aids, including emitters, threat simulators, and MILES/laser ‑ based instrumentation.
- Support scenario development and execution for Joint exercises by serving as a senior white cell representative, role ‑ playing friendly or threat components, and adjusting synthetic injects to meet training objectives.
- Liaise with Joint and Service Centers of Excellence (TTGP, CSG ‑ 15, TOPGUN, Army training commands, FA57, TECOM, ACC/DMO) to ensure alignment with current doctrine, TTPs, and multi ‑ domain training standards.
- Translate Joint training objectives into comprehensive synthetic and live ‑ force integrated exercise designs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s and ten (10)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Demonstrated expertise in Joint or Service ‑ level training, exercise planning, or operational employment of forces.
- Experience integrating virtual and constructive training capabilities with live maneuver forces.
- Thorough knowledge of Joint and Service unit capabilities and limitations, including systems, weapons, sensors, and threat capabilities.
- Experience on a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Fleet/CSG, MEF, Wing, or Army Division/Corps staff, or equivalent senior operational training organization.
- Demonstrated ability to translate training objectives into synthetic and live ‑ force integrated exercise designs.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

- Experience with LVC training initiatives across any Service.
- Background at TTGP, CSG ‑ 15, TOPGUN, Army FA57, TECOM LVC ‑ TE, ACC Distributed Mission Operations, or similar high ‑ end training organizations.
- Experience with Fleet Synthetic Training, JLVC Federation, or Service ‑ specific constructive/virtual platforms.
- Multi ‑ domain expertise in air, maritime, land, cyber, or space operations.
- Designation as WTI, SFTI, Weapons School graduate, or equivalent Service ‑ specific tactical instructor.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

- Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Must be a current U.S. Citizen.