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Exercise Planner

Pearl Harbor, HI; Pearl Harbor; Hawaii; HI; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified Exercise Planner to provide technical services to perform operational war planning analysis, exercise support, and project management associated with efficient execution and management in support of COMPACFLT N37.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment
  • Are self-motivated, but have experience and a desire to work with a team to successfully achieve objectives
  • Have experience and knowledge in exercise planning and like to travel
  • The PACFLT exercise planner will perform operational war planning analysis, exercise support, and project management in support of the COMPACFLT N3.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

  • Track and inform COMPACFLT N37 Director, Fleet and Joint Exercises, on all aspects of exercise program management, including any program deficiencies that may impact the attainment of exercise training goals and objectives.
  • Support the COMPACFLT N37 Fleet and Joint Exercises in the planning, liaison with supporting and supported commands, management, execution, and documentation of all exercises in which COMPACFLT leads as Organization Conducting the Event (OCE) or is involved.
  • Develop or review general exercise/deployment plans and specific exercise programs, exercise objectives, concepts, Mission Essential Task Lists (METLs), Joint Training and Synchronization, Significant Military Exercise/Event Briefs, manning documents, table of organization, force lists, and support TPFDD validation.
  • Provide recommendations on establishing the exercise JELC, assist in managing the JELC through exercise execution, draft exercise documents for review, draft inputs to and review exercise briefs, and battle rhythm events.
  • Provide exercise planning conference and execution support, including administration, set up coordination, logistics, joint manning development, strategic movement, communications support, cost estimation, visit requests, security authorization lists, assessing performance and all issues affecting coordination, planning and executing the JELC.
  • Provide operational management support of the JTIMS, COMPACFLT JMETL training, and exercise lessons learned programs.
  • Design, populate, and maintain the N37 Fleet Exercise SIPRNET web page, related exercise and joint event life cycle (JELC) calendars, information papers, and information briefs when directed by the Government.
  • Provide liaison for COMPACFLT in all matters regarding exercise data with “outside” agencies, to include related intelligence agencies, commercially contracted agencies and military program offices/commands.
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned joint and fleet exercises through the development of exercise documents, AMHS messages, and associated briefings as well as Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) training events and associated injection implementers designed to shape the flow of exercise events and training objectives.
  • Support assigned Fleet Exercise Officers by providing inputs to support exercise-related management of SIF, JETP, Strategic Lift (STRATLIFT), and PHIT programs. This support shall include reviewing exercise funding and gathering and compiling related data and recommending prioritization of exercise-related funding requirements.
  • Provide administrative management support to the Exercise STRATLIFT Program Coordinator and related JOPES TPFDD transportation coordination functions
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Approximately 30% travel annually, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of conferences, planning sessions, and exercises.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, with minimum of 5 years U.S. Navy experience or 5 years DOD experience.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the INDOPACOM AOR.
  • Two or more years’ experience as a Navy or Joint Exercise Planner
  • Experience with JELC, to include JTIMS entries and METL development.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to effectively interface with various levels of employees and management.
  • Must have an active Top-Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility later during employment. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with U.S Navy and joint logistics concepts and frameworks.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college, university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $140K - $160K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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