STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL PLANNER - EXERCISES

These positions (2) will provide an Exercise Assessments Analyst/Planner as part of the lessons learned cell to conduct assessments of USCENTCOM Joint / Combined exercises conducted throughout the area of responsibility to determine effectiveness and impact towards the achievement of theater campaign and exercise objectives.
- 1 Position will be at HQ U.S. Marine Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) J5 Exercises, MacDill AFB, FL.
- 1 Position will be at HQ U.S. Special Operations Command, Central Command (SOCCENT) J37 Exercises, MacDill AFB, FL.

Job Summary & Duties

• Supports the execution of the USCENTCOM Exercise Assessments process as the Service Component Assessment Analyst.
• Provides Subject Matter Expertise in the use of Exercise and Training Outcomes to determine effectiveness in aligning to Essential Elements of the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) 3.0
• Collaborates with Exercise Planners, Lessons Learned Team, and external stakeholders to collect and analyze Exercise data which can be used to provide assessments using the Joint Training Exercise & Evaluation Program (JTEEP) Assessment Guidance.
• Assists in aligning USCENTCOM and Subordinate Exercises with the Goals, Objectives, and Measures within the JTEEP Assessment Framework.
• Coordinates with Assessments personnel from the other USCENTCOM Components, other Combatant Commands, Services, OSW, Joint Staff and external agencies to implement best practices in Exercise Assessment.
• Utilizes Command & Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) and other enterprise tools as required to update USCENTCOM Strategic Alignment of events using the JTEEP Strategic Alignment Matrix (SAM).
• Assists as the Lead Service Component Contract Support for USCENTCOM Strategic Qualitative Assessments (SQA) at the conclusion of Exercises and Training Events.
• Assists as the Lead Service Component Contract Support in compiling and submitting the USCENTCOM Exercise Program annual Overarching Assessment to OASW(SR).
• Assists in the production of briefings, memorandums, messages, information papers, position papers, talking points, and other supporting documents as required.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in joint training and exercises, particularly in exercise assessment, analysis, and lessons learned.
• 10 years' experience in military operations, training, and planning
• 3 years' experience in a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters staff environment (i.e. Combatant Command, Component Command, Joint Task Force, CFMCC, CFLCC, CFACC)
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Current U.S. Top Secret Clearance