Principal Military Trainer - Air Operations Exercise Planner / S

Position Description

Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Air Operations Exercise Planner / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic team supporting the Joint Staff Support Team in Suffolk, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to enhancing military operational readiness through Collective Joint Training (CJT).

An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Support the detailed exercise planning, integration, and execution of air missions and operations in Tier 1 Combatant Command exercises.
• This role requires deep expertise in strategic and operational planning, as well as a solid understanding of joint and combined air operations, including adversary and opposing force (OPFOR) air tactics and capabilities.
• The SME will be responsible for transforming strategic objectives into actionable plans while working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Combatant Commands, Allied and Partner Nations, Component-level air planning organizations, and adversary air forces.
• Lead the exercise planning, targeting, force allocation, and execution timelines, ensuring synchronization across all participants.
• Analyze operational environments, emerging threats, and adversary capabilities to inform mission planning and decision-making.
• Develop and refine adversary air campaign plans, opposing force (OPFOR) tactics, and detailed exercise scenarios, including the integration of adversary air operations.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration with Combatant Commands, Allied and Partner Nations, air syndicates, and adversary air planners to develop exercise training objectives and campaign scenarios.
• Construct and maintain accurate Orders of Battle (OB) for adversary, allied/partner, and U.S. air forces, ensuring realism in exercises and operations.
• Integrate and synchronize air operations across joint and coalition components within the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
• Serve as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for planning functions related to air operations exercises, campaign simulations, and adversary air planning.
• Provide expert advice on adversary air capabilities, air superiority operations, and effective counter tactics to shape training objectives and exercise outcomes.

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A U.S. citizenship.
• An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of joint operational experience,
  • or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of joint operational experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience on a 3-star or 4-star Joint or Service Headquarters staff or civilian equivalent.
• To be highly knowledgeable about deploying and employing joint forces in concert with other instruments of national power.
• A thorough understanding of operational-level joint operations planning and execution.
• Familiarity with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL), and MSEL processes.
• A thorough understanding of, and experience in, planning and executing Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) at the operational level.
• Intermediate Service School graduate.
• A current or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
• To be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
• To be willing and able to travel (up to 25% of the time).
• A strong understanding of joint operational planning and execution.
• An excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• The ability to collaborate and work closely with senior military and civilian leaders.
• A deep familiarity with joint and multinational training and exercises.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Joint Forces Staff College or JPMEII graduate.
• Senior Service School graduate.
• Joint Staff or OSD experience.
• Operational experience working with General Officer/Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders.
• Command tour at O-5 or O-6 level.
• Joint training or exercise experience.
• Experience with operational planning efforts at the operational and strategic levels.
• Experience with Adversarial Assessments (Red Teaming).

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of building a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for future anticipated growth. This position is not a funded/active opening. Should the position become funded/active, qualified candidates will be invited to re-apply to the updated posting.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS - Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .