Joint Readiness and Exercise Planner
The Opportunity:
As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
As a defense mission professional, you’ll bring your operational, planning, test, and exercise background to work on projects for the client. As a space readiness and exercise planner, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of military exercises, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of their forces. You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in military planning processes, including the five paragraph standard orders format and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), to develop and implement comprehensive exercise directives. You'll work in a collaborative environment, contribute to the enhancement of military capabilities, and make a tangible impact on operational readiness.
Join us in helping to shape the future of military readiness and preparedness through innovative exercise planning and execution.
You served your country—now, continue your mission with us. Grow your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for our client.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with operational and technical military planning, development, coordination, and execution of Joint, Coalition, and Service participation in Combatant Command operations, exercises, demonstrations, experiments, or real-world operations
Experience supporting the planning and execution of Tier Exercises in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0 and the Joint Planning Process
Experience with military staff operations, including Joint and Service processes, conducting training assessments, and measuring expertise
Experience with exercise design, coordination, and execution, including events at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels
Knowledge of the Joint Training Program (JTP) and JELC doctrine and processes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to articulate exercise directives and initiate directives
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience coordinating and facilitating military exercises at various levels
Experience with simulation and modeling tools used in military planning and analysis
Experience with Space Operations
Knowledge of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command operations
Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in military planning and exercise design
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Completion of Military Planning and Operations training
Military Planning and Operations Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
