Exercise Support Senior Planner at Delta Solutions & Strategies

Robbins, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Secret security clearance
Familiarity with Lead Wing, Expeditionary Air Base, and other FE requirements and AFFORGEN Certification requirements and process
Experience assessing Lead Wing and FE readiness using readiness tools, including Palantir’s Envision’s AFFORGEN Certification platform
At least two years’ exercise planning experience
Two years of joint or Service component operational planning experience

Responsibilities

Provide support to all MAF and CAF certification exercises as a Subject Matter Expert or as part of an exercise support team by assisting with identifying and publishing MESL/METL requirements to be executed during FE certification exercises/events
Assist in developing and validating METLs/MESLs and associated exercise materials for Deployable Combat Wing and other FE certifying exercises/events
Maintain awareness and coordinate with assigned wings and DRUs on current and predicted operational environments, missions, and requirements
Attend planning conferences to include development, initial, mid, and final planning conferences for up to 4 exercises per year
Assist in the evaluation of the supporting exercise training systems as they impact training
Lead and train unit exercise control cells in support of HQ or wing-level exercises/events
Assist in development and maintenance of the METLs/MESLs for HHQ and 100, 200, 300, and 400 level wing certification exercises/events
Assist with other assigned staff to support mission directives
Ensure exercise observational data is collected, stored, and analyzed to support after action reviews, lessons learned, and organizational feedback for certification
Ensure collected data is stored in approved wing dossiers to provide commanders a holistic picture of wing performance in preparation for worldwide deployments and contingency operations
Oversee periodic stakeholder updates and train observers in exercise observation data collection
Oversee long term planning and develop plan of action and milestones of wing exercises

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

METLMESLExercise PlanningFE CertificationAFFORGENLead WingExpeditionary Air BaseSecurity ClearanceStakeholder CoordinationData CollectionAfter Action ReviewsObserver TrainingPlanning Conferences

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Exercise Support Senior Planner position?

The salary range is $130,000-$145,000, though it's a general guideline and actual offers consider factors like experience, skills, and market conditions.

Is this position remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Secret security clearance, familiarity with Lead Wing, Expeditionary Air Base, FE requirements, and AFFORGEN Certification, experience assessing readiness using tools like Palantir’s Envision platform, at least two years of exercise planning experience, and two years of joint or Service component operational planning experience.

What benefits does Delta Solutions & Strategies offer?

The company offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), DTO, paid holidays, parental leave, military leave, and jury duty paid leave.

What makes a strong candidate for this Exercise Support Senior Planner role?

A strong candidate will have a Secret clearance, direct experience with exercise planning (at least two years), operational planning in joint or service components, and familiarity with AFFORGEN, Lead Wing, FE readiness tools like Palantir Envision, plus the ability to lead teams and handle METL/MESL development.

Delta Solutions & Strategies

Advisory and assistance services for government defense

About Delta Solutions & Strategies

Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC provides Advisory and Assistance Services, Technical Training, Information Technology, Operations and Maintenance, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, and Space support to Government and Department of Defense customers. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR registered, offering a range of capabilities to meet the needs of its clients.

Colorado Springs, ColoradoHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees