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Exercise Planner / Project Manager

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🚀 Step into the arena where strategy meets execution.

SOSi is seeking an Exercise Planner / Project Manager to drive mission-critical operations supporting USINDOPACOM across the Indo-Pacific. This is not a back-office role—this is where complex problems get solved in real time.

You’ll operate at the center of a dynamic, multinational exercise ecosystem—aligning global stakeholders, enabling secure network capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions that power Command & Control (C2). With opportunities to travel, engage senior leaders, and directly influence coalition operations, your impact will be immediate, visible, and mission-critical.

Essential Job Duties

Exercise Planning and Execution (Primary)

  • Lead and execute JELC planning activities across multiple exercises.
  • Coordinate directly with J637, service components, and coalition partners.
  • Translate operational objectives into technical and network requirements.
  • Plan and support:
    • IPCs, MPCs, FPCs.
    • Site surveys and technical exchanges.
    • Execution and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
  • Ensure alignment between exercise objectives and capabilities.

Requirement Integration and Prioritization

  • Capture, validate, and refine exercise requirements across enclaves (IMN, CX-J/K/G, FVEY).
  • Deconflict and prioritize requirements across simultaneous exercises and regions.
  • Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure delivery alignment.
  • Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies early and drive resolution.

Project and Delivery Oversight (Secondary)

  • Manage execution timelines, milestones, and deliverables tied to exercise support
  • Interface with other exercise planners and project managers, engineers, and field teams to track progress
  • Ensure delivery aligns with operational timelines and mission priorities
  • Support development of:
  • ROMs, LOMs, and As-Designed solutions
  • Status updates and leadership briefings

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with senior DoD leadership, including INDOPACOM J6/J69 and component commands
  • Lead and facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and coordination meetings
  • Provide clear, actionable updates to both technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Requirements

  • Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning.
  • PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Minimum 5+ years supporting:
    • Military exercises.
    • Operational planning or coordination.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • INDOPACOM operational environment.
    • Coalition networks and mission partner integration.
  • Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
  • Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments.
  • Familiarity with:
    • IMN, CENTRIXS environments
    • RMF / ATO processes
  • Prior experience supporting:
    • RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, and any other Indo-Pacific theater level Exercises

Work Environment:

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
  • Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

Working at SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.