By Light Professional IT Services · 9 hours ago
Senior Joint Exercise Planner supporting USINDOPACOM
Oahu, HI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBy Light Professional IT Services LLC is a company dedicated to supporting warfighters and federal agencies with advanced technology and systems. They are seeking an experienced Senior Joint Exercise Planner to design, coordinate, and execute complex joint, multi-domain, and cyberspace-focused training exercises across the Indo-Pacific region.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and execution of joint, multi-domain, and cyberspace-enabled exercises across the Indo-Pacific
Apply the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to manage exercise concepts, MEL/MIL injects, cyber and kinetic scenarios, objectives, assessments, and after-action reporting
Integrate cyberspace operations, joint fires, targeting, ISR, electronic warfare, and multi-domain concepts into exercise design
Design injects and scenarios that incorporate CMT, CPT, CST, and broader Cyber Mission Force (CMF) mission profiles
Support modeling, simulation, and LVC environments for joint and cyber-integrated events
Provide subject matter expertise on cyberspace operations, CMF structure, capability integration, and cyber mission planning
Advise on doctrine related to joint operations, targeting, cyber operations, fires planning, command relationships, and JPP
Translate Cyber Mission Force and Joint Force training requirements into exercise environments that enable mission rehearsal and certification
Act as a primary liaison with USINDOPACOM J7/J73, service components, JFHQ-C, other COCOMs, and interagency partners
Lead planning conferences, working groups, and cyber-focused synchronization meetings
Represent the team in senior leader briefs, exercise design reviews, and operational concept discussions
Develop and deliver insights, observations, lessons learned, and recommendations for both kinetic and cyber components
Conduct readiness assessments and support improvements to training architectures, inject libraries, and scenario development
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in joint exercise planning, cyberspace operations, operational planning, or J7/J33/J35 mission areas
Experience supporting USINDOPACOM, USERPAC, or other COCOM-level exercises (TTXs, CPXs, FTXs, JNTC, or combined/joint cyber exercises)
Deep familiarity with JELC, USINDOPACOM J7/J7.3 processes, and Indo-Pacific operational environment
Experience supporting or integrating CMT, CPT, CST, or broader Cyber Mission Force activities in training or operational environments
Joint Fires / Targeting experience (JFO, JTAC, Fires Planner, JTC, or JFACC support)
Working knowledge of cyberspace operations, defensive/offensive cyber tools, CMF capability sets, and cyberspace doctrine
Ability to coordinate across services, components, CMF teams, and interagency partners
Strong knowledge of joint doctrine, JPP, and multi-domain operations including cyberspace
Strong technical literacy in cyber planning tools, networks, TTP development, or cyber operational architecture
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Preferred
Former military officer or senior enlisted with experience in operational-level HQs (COCOM, JFHQ, Service Component HQ)
Direct experience with CMF teams in exercise or operational settings
Familiarity with modeling & simulation, LVC training environments, and cyber range integration
Experience supporting USINDOPACOM events such as Balikatan, RIMPAC, Valiant Shield, Talisman Sabre, Keen Edge, or Pacific Sentry
Expertise developing cyber or multi-domain injects for operational or training events
Exceptional communication skills and ability to produce high-quality deliverables under tight timelines
Company
By Light Professional IT Services
BY LIGHT Professional IT Services is a provider of IT, cloud, cyber and infrastructure solutions to the US Federal Government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Donahue
CEO By Light
Mike Bowser
Chief Operating Officer
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