Senior Operations Planner, Virtual Neptune Hawk
CACI International Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Hickam AFB • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,200 - $198,600 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Support the Active Duty NH planners and NH Team Lead throughout the full VNH Joint Exercise Lifecycle.
- Coordinate the development, integration, and execution of realistic scenarios in simulation environments, including intelligence, logistics, and AOC-like functions.
- Design threat presentations, create simulated orders of battle, and develop scenario injects to engage participants.
- Support after-action review processes to identify improvement areas in simulated operations.
- Work with high-fidelity combat simulator design and functionality.
- Integrate live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) elements into exercise planning.
- Translate real-world operational concepts into simulation environments, focusing on tactical aircraft and Air Battle Management.
- Maintain strict security protocols, handle classified material accountability, and adhere to SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility requirements.
- Keep security clearances up-to-date and comply with polygraph and indoctrination agreements as required.
- Prepare and deliver briefings for Senior Officers and external agencies on simulation capabilities, ongoing operations, planning issues, and exercises.
- Coordinate with national-level agencies, DoD, Combatant Commands, and intelligence agencies for exercise integration.
- Provide system-specific training to PACAF STO personnel.
- Evaluate SAP capabilities for integration and realism.
- Serve as focal point for STO program activities and documentation.
- Participate in live-fly NEPTUNE HAWK events when duties permit.
Requirements
- Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearance
- SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility
- Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months
- 7+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management
- Experience in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
- healthcare
- wellness
- financial
- retirement
- family support
- continuing education
- time off benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
simulation environmentscombat simulator designscenario developmentintelligence functionslogistics functionsAir Battle Managementtactical aircraft operationsafter-action review processessystem-specific trainingSAP capabilities evaluation
Soft skills
coordinationcommunicationbriefing deliveryteam supportproblem identification
Certifications
Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearanceSAP/STO eligibilityACCM eligibilityfavorable clearance adjudication