Exercise Planning Support

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

The Exercise Planning Support shall assist in the planning, development, and execution of exercise(s) with Mexican military supporting 1 AF's Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) Program.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Exercise Planning Support: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Exercise Planning Support Responsibilities Include:

• Develop a draft Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) for each exercise, to be discussed and approved at the Initial Planning Conference by both the US and Mexican exercise delegations participating in the exercise. These exercises may be standalone events or be linked to other exercises such as ARDENT SENTRY or VIGILANT SHIELD. The exercises will be primarily Field Training Exercises (FTX), with portions conducted at the Command Post Exercise(CPX) level.
• Assist in the coordination and development of approximately four US-Mexico exercise planning conferences per year as part of the JELC, and one exercise execution.
• Be prepared to support conference(s) that average three days in duration and will require extensive contractor coordination and preparation in order to support.
• Be prepared to support the JELC planning events, with locations alternating between US and Mexico locations. Execution of FTX/CPX events will occur simultaneously in both US and Mexico.
• Assist in the conduct of exercise planning using an annual JELC that complements CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) exercises to incorporate the following primary planning events: Initial Planning Conference, Mid-Term Planning Conference, and Final Planning Conference.
• Support all necessary JELC meetings involving Mexican military participation, to ensure de-confliction and coordination. Support for the JELC is completed with exercise execution and the post-exercise After Action Conference with US-Mexico participation and final report development. The follow-on annual exercise concept will also be discussed at the After-Action Conference.
• Coordinate US (non-Mexican) In-Progress-Review (IPR) meetings (pre-JELC conferences), approximately five (5) associated with the planning and execution of exercises involving US-Mexican military and interagency participation.
• Interface with N-NC Staff, USNORTHCOM Components and Subordinate Commands, NORAD Regions and Sectors, and any interagency participants at the regional, federal, and multinational level during exercise planning and development to ensure training objectives are identified during exercise development.
• Coordinate with Mexican military exercise planners to confirm participation of Mexican Navy and Marines (SEMAR) and Mexican Army and Air Force (SEDENA) in selected N-NC exercises.
• Lead and coordinate all logistics and country clearance processes required to conduct the planned JELC conferences.
• Provide recommendation to the CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) government lead as to travel, lodging, and interpreter requirements.
• Develop exercise scenarios based on current cyber threats and hazards, new and existing communications systems, exercise engagement initiatives with Mexican military (MEX-Mil) forces, and other training situations in these areas that further CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) efforts to support mission readiness requirements.
• Coordinate US/MEX-Mil attendance, preparation, and distribution of read-aheads, conference facility (when conference in US location) and required equipment availability, conference briefing slide development to include any issues to be discussed, and sourcing of interpreter services & equipment.
• Develop the initial conference agenda and will support and facilitate the conference presentations and discussions as needed and lead the documentation (Minutes), and Spanish interpretation, of JELC conferences with US-Mexican participants.
• Plan for approximately one US/MEX-Mil conference event per quarter.
• Support execution of approximately three pre-exercise Communications Exercise (COMMEX) events for all exercises involving US-Mexican military participation. Each pre-exercise COMMEX lasts approximately 3 hours. (Note: These COMMEX events are in addition to normally planned JELC events for each exercise). Critical COMMEX events will be conducted the day prior to the CPX/FTX exercise and on exercise execution day with all exercise participants attending the COMMEX. Exercise players will conduct COMMEXs in association with other training activities to verify primary and secondary communications systems are functional for the primary training event, normally an FTX.
• Assist the A6 and communications exercise planners, as appropriate, in the development and execution of COMMEX events, including injects and other supporting materials.
• Coordinate directly with the MEX-Mil counterpart for all the US/MEX-Mil COMMEX events.
• Develop exercise Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Exercise Plan (EXPLAN), and Exercise Directive as necessary.
• Participate in the lessons collection effort following exercise execution to assist in hot wash/AAR preparation.
• Bi-lingual and be proficient at the Department of Defense (DoD) Interagency Language Roundtable scale level or proficient at the fluent level if certified by a recognized civilian institute (i.e., ACTFL or American Translators Association certification exam). American Translators Association (ATA) certification meets this requirement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Exercise Planning Support Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• This position requires 5-8 years of experience as an exercise planner to meet this requirement.
• This position requires personnel to be fluent in the Spanish language. Must be able to discuss technical and military requirements in the Spanish language.
• Previous experience in supporting the planning and coordination of exercises, particularly in the field of emergency management, military training, or disaster response.
• Experience in providing logistical support for exercise planning, including coordination of resources, scheduling, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Proficiency in project management principles to plan, organize, and execute exercises effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders, convey exercise objectives, and facilitate coordination among participants.
• Capacity to adapt exercise plans to changing scenarios, incorporating feedback and adjusting logistics as needed.
• Ability to identify and address challenges during exercise planning, offering effective solutions to achieve training objectives.
• Effective collaboration with various teams, agencies, and participants involved in the exercise, fostering a cohesive and cooperative environment.
• Thoroughness in reviewing exercise plans, identifying potential issues, and ensuring all logistical elements are in place for a successful exercise.
• Understanding of emergency response procedures and the ability to integrate realistic scenarios into exercise planning.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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• Exercise Planning
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