Exercise Planner

Clearance Level
Interim Secret
Category
Training
Location
Not Applicable, Japan
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Exercise Design

Exercise Planning

Military Operations

REQ#: RQ184773
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Exercise Planner


Transform technology into opportunity as an Exercise Planner with GDIT. A career in enterprise Defense services means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Exercise Planner you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Exercise Planner joining our team to Plans, coordinate, and executes unit collective training at echelons ranging from Squad to Battalion.

HOW AN EXERCISE PLANNER (B&B) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Work closely with dedicated military and civilian exercise planners assisting unit leadership in planning collective training that will meet their training objectives; identifies any gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and works with management and government teams to ensure they are filled prior to execution of training. 
  • Interact with Army, Joint, and bilateral exercise planners throughout the exercise life cycle planning process.
  • Resolve complex exercise, training, and or administrative issues by collaboration and applying appropriate doctrine.
  • Be immersed within small planning work groups with dynamic and diverse personalities.
  • May represent Mission Training Complex (MTC) at high level exercise planning conferences.
  • Leverage expertise and experience in staff training best practices, industry requirements and information technology disciplines to develop technical and training solutions in support of Army mission command training.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: BS or BA degree, subject immaterial.
  • Minimum five years of experience with military training and training support operations at Battalion or higher.
  • Advanced understanding of Army LVC-G simulations and C2 Systems and their integration; and an intermediate understanding of exercise network, IT, and communications principles.
  • Security Clearance Level: Must possess a SECRET clearance at a minimum.
  • Must have an expert understanding of Exercise Design and the JELC.
  • Former FA57 experience is preferred. Former MTC experience preferred
  • Location: Mission Training Complex, Sagami General Depot Japan.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $88,275 - $101,516. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.