Joint Training Exercise Planner

Position Description

The joint and combined exercise (JCX) planner provides support service functions including, but not limited to:
Manage the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) to assist planning for joint and combined
exercises; Make technical updates to supporting systems as required; Facilitate the coordination and
implementation of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC); Monitor the Joint Operational Planning and Execution
System (JOPES); Validate and unlock entries as required to facilitate exercise personnel and equipment
requirements; Coordinate and assist exercise Action Officers as required in the various exercise planning
stages; Craft GO/FO level Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) messages; Coordinate exercise
requirements with funding manager; Produce various products and reports as requested; Provide technical
expertise, advice, and assistance to the JCX Branch Chief and staff; Coordinate with component and Joint Staff
J7 personnel; Process a Significant Mission Exercise Briefs (SMEB) when required; Action all requests for
information from Office of the Secretary of Defense and National Security Council that may be presented in
reference to the SMEB; Provide support of a standard Staff Officer functions

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements: This is a journeyman position and the ideal candidate will possess operational
experience that includes awareness and/or participation in joint and combined operations/exercises at the
Combatant Command (CCMD) or Component level, and an operational understanding of JTIMS; Requires a
minimum of Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university and 10 years of
Military/DoD Civilian/DoD Contractor experience; Requires a minimum of 2 years CCMD HQ experience, Multi theater operational or senior staff (CCMD and/or Joint Staff) experience desired if candidate has no USEUCOM associated staff experience; Must be able to travel to countries in the USEUCOM Area of Responsibility; Should
have a working knowledge of United States’ Interagency processes and government agency activities and coordinating processes between USEUCOM Theater and strategic levels; Able to work under stress and
complete short fused requirements; Able to work extended hours in support of exercise requirements;
Applicant will possess skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer programs (specifically Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word); Applicant will possess an adequate understanding of NATO and its
processes; Applicant will have experience and proven ability to organize/manage several projects; Applicant
must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; Must be eligible for or hold a
TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance