Exercise Planner / Project Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Step into the arena where strategy meets execution.

SOSi is seeking an Exercise Planner / Project Manager to drive mission-critical operations supporting USINDOPACOM across the Indo-Pacific. This is not a back-office role-this is where complex problems get solved in real time.

You'll operate at the center of a dynamic, multinational exercise ecosystem-aligning global stakeholders, enabling secure network capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions that power Command & Control (C2). With opportunities to travel, engage senior leaders, and directly influence coalition operations, your impact will be immediate, visible, and mission-critical.

Essential Job Duties

Exercise Planning and Execution (Primary)

• Lead and execute JELC planning activities across multiple exercises.
• Coordinate directly with J637, service components, and coalition partners.
• Translate operational objectives into technical and network requirements.
• Plan and support:
  • IPCs, MPCs, FPCs.
  • Site surveys and technical exchanges.
  • Execution and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Ensure alignment between exercise objectives and capabilities.

Requirement Integration and Prioritization

• Capture, validate, and refine exercise requirements across enclaves (IMN, CX-J/K/G, FVEY).
• Deconflict and prioritize requirements across simultaneous exercises and regions.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure delivery alignment.
• Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies early and drive resolution.

Project and Delivery Oversight (Secondary)

• Manage execution timelines, milestones, and deliverables tied to exercise support
• Interface with other exercise planners and project managers, engineers, and field teams to track progress
• Ensure delivery aligns with operational timelines and mission priorities
• Support development of:
• ROMs, LOMs, and As-Designed solutions
• Status updates and leadership briefings

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with senior DoD leadership, including INDOPACOM J6/J69 and component commands
• Lead and facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and coordination meetings
• Provide clear, actionable updates to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 5+ years supporting:
  • Military exercises.
  • Operational planning or coordination.
• Strong understanding of:
  • INDOPACOM operational environment.
  • Coalition networks and mission partner integration.
• Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • IMN, CENTRIXS environments
  • RMF / ATO processes
• Prior experience supporting:
  • RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, and any other Indo-Pacific theater level Exercises

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

Working at SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.