Exercise Planner

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: EXERC001294



Posting Details

Description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the Army Interagency Training and Education Center (AITEC). The Exercise Planner reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Project Manager.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating development, synchronization, conduct, and control of AITEC exercises.


• Managing all aspects of exercise coordination including scheduling, writing, budget, and facilitating planning conferences.


• Providing oversight to the development of realistic exercise scenarios that lead the training audience to achieve their training objectives.


• Providing progress reports to the Government during the planning phase and participate in planning meetings as required.


• Managing the development of after-action reports and follow-on exercise improvement tasks.


• Serving as a Technical Subject Matter Expert and provide support of operations at a variety of training events and exercises on required subjects within the scope of training.


• Coordinating with external agencies for research support and curriculum development such as other National Guard units; Federal, State, and local agencies; the NGB, and other Department of Defense agencies.


• Participating in planning conferences with the Government as needed to meet mission planning requirements.

Work Environment: 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).


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


• Ability to work in remote and rural environments.

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.


• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 

• 21-49% / Regular Travel

CeLeen, 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 CeLeen, 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. CeLeen 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. 

CeLeen 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. 

CeLeen 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.  

CeLeen'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. 

Requirements 

Basic Qualifications 

• Associate's degree //OR// 2 years relevant experience.


• Experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
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    Installation protection and security
    
    
  
  
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    Command post operations
    
    
  
  
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    Disaster response planning and operations
    
    
  
  
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    Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and/or chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) effects and handling
    
    
  
  
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    Consequence management (CM) operations
    
    
  
  
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    Incident Command System (ICS)
    
    
  
  
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    Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations
    
    
  
  
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    First responder operations (Law Enforcement, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services, etc.)
    
    
  
  
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    Public health
    
    
  
  
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    Emergency management (EM)
    
    
  
  
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    National Incident Management System (NIMS)
    
    
  
  
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    Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
    
    
  
  
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    Exercise management, planning, design, development and execution
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Professional proficiency in English is required.


• Excellent presentation, communication and organization skills.


• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.


• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.


• Valid driver’s license (proof of which will be required after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain CeLeen liability insurance through a clean driving record.


• 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. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.


• Exercise planning experience to include designing, developing and executing military, state, or other federal exercises.


• Experience in development of realistic exercise scenarios.


• Experience in exercise coordination including scheduling, writing, budget, and facilitating planning conferences.


• Familiarity of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) planning process.
  
  
  

Benefits 


CeLeen 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.