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Exercise Planner

Honolulu, HI; Honolulu; Hawaii; HI; Honolulu, Hawaii; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Exercise Planner in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Training and Exercises Directorate (J7) at Ford Island, Hawaii.

Specific Duties Include:

  • Support the development of strategic plans for multi-domain training and experimentation activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Create operational plans for specific training and experimentation exercises, including defining objectives, scope, and resource requirements.
  • Incorporate advanced technologies and systems into training and experimentation activities to simulate real-world multi-domain challenges.
  • Create reports and documentation to capture the outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations from training and experimentation exercises.
  • Support (to include packaging, transport, set-up, and breakdown) the delivery of deployable cyber ranges for users/trainees.
  • Demonstrate the full functionality of the range(s) as part of acceptance testing at the PWC. After Action Reports (AAR) are required to show demonstrated completion, as well as provide recommendations for future changes that would improve functionality.
  • Integrate cyber range environments into the Deployable Cyber Range (DCR) kits to meet training and experimentation requirements.
  • Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and other exercise documentation, as required.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), including at least 5 years of experience in military operations
  • At least 3 years of experience in a senior military staff office (Service HQ, Combatant Command, OSD, JS)
  • Knowledge of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region
  • Experience in operational and/or strategic levels of DoD planning and/or execution
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient at authoring analytical and/or policy documents
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must have an Active Top-Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college
  • 5 or more years of experience in military plans
  • 3 years' experience working in the USINDOPACOM AOR

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOC), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCA)
  • Theater knowledge and advanced joint planning skills to shape and deliver the desired plans
  • Detailed knowledge of USINDOPACOM policy and strategy and a thorough understanding of USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. national plans and policy (National Security Strategy (NSS), National Military Strategy (NMS), Unified Command Plan (UCP), Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), and Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP)
  • Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to include mission analysis, course of action development, analysis, comparison, recommendation, and approval
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials

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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