Exercise Planning Officer

WWC Global, an operating group of Command Holdings, is seeking an Exercise Planner to serve on a contract supporting the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). This position is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of joint and coalition exercises, from initial concept development through execution and after-action review. This role involves planning, organizing, implementing, and documenting exercises and engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational requirements. The Exercise Planner coordinates with various stakeholders, including service components, partner nations, and internal teams, to deliver effective, well-managed exercises. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as familiarity with operational and logistical support in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage assigned exercises throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including concept development, execution, and after-action review.
• Develop exercise objectives, attendee lists, and coordinate logistics for planning meetings and conferences.
• Estimate costs and manage funding within assigned budgets for each exercise.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., service components, partner nations, agencies) to ensure continuity and effective execution.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to exercise participants and planners.
• Analyze and document the effectiveness of exercise planning and execution as part of after-action reporting.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve contingency issues and errors during the exercise lifecycle, proposing and socializing Courses of Action (COAs) as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable performance requirements and deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of historic inter-country relationships, customs, and courtesies relevant to exercise planning.
• Account for current and projected force structure, roles, responsibilities, and capabilities when coordinating participation.
• Liaise with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and Intelligence Agencies as required.
• Utilize current Microsoft Office applications and quickly learn new planning tools, including basic knowledge of AI/ML/LLM tools.

This position is contingent on award.

Anticipated salary range: $114,000 - $140,000.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 11-20% / Occasional travel.

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team .

WWC Global is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

WWC Global 's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team .

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting and finance and 4 years of experience in federal budget analysis/execution// OR//Bachelor's Degree with any focus and 6 years of experience in federal budget analysis/execution.
• Active Top Secret/SCI.
• At least 3 years of experience planning Major Command-level (or equivalent) exercises.
• Familiarity with operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations.
• Working knowledge of force structure, including country locations, units, and assigned assets.
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition and cross-service agreement programs.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent military experience within the last 5-10 years.
• Rated military officer background or logistics experience.
• Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or Major Command/Numbered Air Force (MAJCOM/NAF) staff experience.
• At least 6 years of aviation background (Pilot, Navigator, Air Battle Manager, Aircrew Member).
• Experience in planning and executing Joint/Coalition Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Staff Exercises, or Table-Top Exercises involving aviation assets.
• Knowledge of Theater Campaign Plans and organizational strategy.
• Experience liaising with national-level agencies and intelligence organizations.
• Experience with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
• Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater.
• Familiarity with financial documentation and management systems (e.g., MIPRs, AF-616s, Comptroller Alert Messages, Manpower MPA Man-day Management System).
• Working knowledge of Joint Training Tool (JTT) and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS).
• Experience in planning and executing CPXs and FTXs within the relevant Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply