Exercise Interagency Planner
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a seasoned Exercise Interagency Planner to lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex joint and interagency exercises. This role focuses on integrating federal, state, and military partners into realistic training environments that simulate multi-domain operations, crisis response, and strategic coordination. You'll shape scenarios that reflect real-world constraints, synchronize force flow, and ensure readiness across the joint force and interagency spectrum. If you thrive in the overlap between operational planning, whole-of-government coordination, and exercise realism-this is your mission.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead the full Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), from concept development through execution and After Action Review (AAR)
- Develop Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) that incorporate whole-of-government injects-law enforcement, emergency management, public health, and diplomatic actions
- Craft realistic operational environments using PMESII overlays and strategic planning inputs from Combatant Commands and federal partners
- Coordinate scenario pacing and inject delivery with Control Cell and white cell participants to maintain narrative coherence
Interagency Coordination & Integration
Liaise with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., FEMA, DHS, FBI, state fusion centers) to ensure synchronized participation and realistic role-playFacilitate planning conferences, working groups, and tabletop exercises to align agency objectives and operational timelinesEnsure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards and interagency protocolsIntegrate non-kinetic effects (cyber, public affairs, health crises) into multi-domain scenarios to reflect real-world complexityJoint Force Synchronization
Coordinate with J3 (Operations), J4 (Logistics), J5 (Plans), and J7 (Training) to align joint force capabilities, sustainment plans, and operational objectivesSupport development of Joint Manning Documents (JMDs), TPFDDs, and readiness assessments using JTIMS, DRRS, and JLLISMonitor exercise execution and adjust force flow, agency participation, and scenario injects in real time to reflect evolving conditionsCapture lessons learned and performance metrics across joint and interagency participants for post-exercise reportingMentorship & Knowledge Transfer
Mentor junior planners in joint exercise planning, interagency coordination, and scenario development best practicesContribute to institutional knowledge by documenting planning processes, inject libraries, and coordination templatesMinimum Qualifications
15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.9 years of demonstrated experience in exercise planning at Combatant Command or Joint Staff level.Demonstrated experience in joint exercise planning, interagency coordination, and operational scenario developmentFamiliarity with JELC, HSEEP, and joint planning systems (JTIMS, DRRS, JOPES, JLLIS)Strong understanding of PMESII, whole-of-government operations, and multi-domain planningExcellent communication and facilitation skills across military and civilian agenciesTrack record coordinating federal, state, and local agency participation in training or operations.Strong analytic, writing, and presentation skills for actionable scenario injects.Active TS / SCI security clearance required.Preferred Requirements
Prior experience supporting Combatant Command or Joint Staff exercisesExperience coordinating with FEMA, DHS, DoS, and other federal agencies in a planning or exercise capacityCompletion of JOPES functional course, HSEEP certification, or Joint Deployment and Distribution Operation Course (JDDOC)Military background in J3 (Operations), J5 (Plans), or J7 (Training) with interagency planning responsibilitiesFamiliarity with inject development, Control Cell operations, and scenario pacingPhysical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus / other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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