Exercise and Fielding Planner (TC2257)

TLDR

Coordinate operational events and training exercises to support Soldiers and joint partners in evaluating advanced capabilities in real-world environments.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Exercise & Operational Planning
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute operational training events and Soldier Touch Points to evaluate system performance and collect user feedback.
  • Support events including User Juries, Wargames, STX, CPX, FLX, WFX, Force-on-Force exercises, and CTC rotations.
  • Fielding & Integration Support
  • Coordinate fielding activities across government stakeholders, program leadership, and operational units.
  • Synchronize schedules, resources, and operational requirements across internal teams and external organizations at the request of the Program Manager.
  • Validation & Verification
  • Plan and execute Validation & Verification (V&V) events with organizations such as CECOM and TRADOC.
  • Support updates to Training Support Packages (TSPs) and Technical Manuals.

  • Operational Analysis & Reporting
  • Assess exercise outcomes and provide qualitative analysis and recommendations to leadership on training effectiveness and system performance.
  • Prepare briefings, reports, and operational updates for government and program leadership.

  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Serve as a coordination point between operational units, government program offices, training organizations, and engineering teams.
  • Travel to government facilities and exercise locations to support integration events and operational evaluations.
  • WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience in military operations, training coordination, or defense program support.

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required (TS preferred).

  • Experience supporting military planning, operational exercises, or training events.

  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) concepts and systems, including EWPMT.

  • Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, particularly Programs of Record (POR) fielding.

  • Experience coordinating across military organizations, program offices, and technical teams.

  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills for complex multi-stakeholder events.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for operational briefings.

  • EVEN BETTER
  • Prior experience supporting Program of Record fielding activities.

  • Experience coordinating large-scale military exercises or Combat Training Center rotations.Familiarity with systems such as PLASMA-X, S2AS, TLS Manpack, TLS EAB, TLS EW, Maven Smart System, Rover, Lattice, or JSDR.

  • Prior service in a military operational planning or training role.

  • Experience working with TRADOC, CECOM, or program executive offices (PEOs).

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    At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
     
    We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
     
    It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

    Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours

    flexible work schedules

    Health Insurance

    health insurance coverage

    Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Time Off

    Wellness Stipend

    access to wellness programs

    Research Innovations builds innovative technology solutions that enhance safety and security for defense, intelligence, and cyber sectors, with a focus on transformational JADC2 capabilities. We cater to government and military clients, redefining national security technology through mission-driven impact and advanced research.

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