Exercise Planner at Valiant Integrated Services

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Exercise Planning, Coordination, Joint Operations, Military Experience, Microsoft Office, Communication, Project Management, Technical Expertise, NATO Knowledge, Data Collection, Assessment Criteria, Generative AI Tools, Maven Smart Systems, Stress Management, Time Management, Team Support

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Valiant is looking for an Exercise Planner to join our team! The Exercise Planner for USEUCOM J7 JEX and JFHQ staff. Plans, coordinates and executes EUCOM’s Tier 1 exercises. This is a journeyman position, and the ideal candidate will possess operational experience that includes awareness and/or participation in joint and combined operations/exercises at the Combatant Command (CCMD) or Component level, and an operational understanding of JTT. ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: * Facilitate the coordination and implementation of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). * Develop exercise JELC planning conferences / events timelines. * Deconflict JELC conferences / events with other USEUCOM exercise planners and components. * Coordinate and assist exercise leads as required in the various exercise planning stages. * Produce, coordinate, and manage all required messages, pre and post briefs, and support documents, presentations, and spreadsheets for all JELC events. * Establish and maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) schedules to assure coordination and timely execution of exercise tasks and actions. * Advises the uniformed military lead planner on development and composition of the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) manning document. * Serve as the Deputy Director for the JECG during exercise execution. * Provide technical expertise, advice, and assistance to the JFHQ Branch Chief and staff. * Coordinate with NATO, component, and Joint Staff J7 personnel. * Manage the Joint Training Tool (JTT) to assist planning for joint and combined exercises. * Craft GO/FO level Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) messages. * Utilize command-adopted systems and technology tools to create, manage and deliver exercises. * Support identification of assessment criteria and collection of data to aid in generating assessments. * Develops and builds exercise In Progress Review (IPR) briefs for ECJ3/5/7 senior leaders. * Assists in the development and composition of the exercise TASKORD for assigned exercises. * Provide exercise support to other USEUCOM J7 exercise planning teams as directed outside of assigned exercises. * Provide support of a standard Staff Officer functions. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: TS/SCI EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university in applicable field QUALIFICATIONS: * 10+years of Military/DoD Civilian/DoD Contractor experience * 2+ years CCMD HQ experience * Multi-theater operational or senior staff (CCMD and/or Joint Staff) experience desired if candidate has no USEUCOM-associated staff experience: * Must be able to travel to countries in the USEUCOM Area of Responsibility. * Should have a working knowledge of United States’ Interagency processes and government agency activities and coordinating processes between USEUCOM Theater and strategic levels. * Able to work under stress and complete short-fused requirements. * Able to work extended hours in support of exercise requirements. * Applicant will possess skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer programs (specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) * Should have experience using Generative AI tools. * Should have knowledge of and experience using Maven Smart Systems. * Applicant will possess an adequate understanding of NATO and its processes. * Applicant will have experience and proven ability to organize/manage several projects. * Applicant must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position: Office environment Work Week: Monday-Friday (may vary based on mission requirements) Work Hours: 0800 - 1700 (may vary based on mission requirements) Overtime: Exempt, but surge efforts as required Travel: As required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Responsibilities

The Exercise Planner will facilitate the coordination and implementation of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) and manage all required messages and support documents for exercises. They will also provide technical expertise and coordinate with various military and NATO personnel.