Exercises Coordinator – Top Secret/SCI Clearance

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Exercises Coordinator supporting operational training and readiness activities for Air Force organization at Shaw AFB. Key role in planning and coordinating military training exercises and events.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeCamden • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,536 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in exercise planning and coordination within military environments, ensuring mission readiness through effective communication and collaboration with leadership and various operational teams. Proficient in maintaining documentation, tracking metrics, and facilitating training exercises while adhering to Department of Defense regulations.

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Exercise Planning CoordinationFlight SchedulingAfter-Action Report ManagementTop Secret/SCI Security ClearanceMilitary Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Exercise PlanningMission Readiness ActivitiesOperational Event CoordinationTraining Exercise MonitoringMetrics TrackingDocumentation MaintenanceBriefing DevelopmentAction Item TrackingStakeholder CoordinationRegulatory Familiarity

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationLeadership LiaisonMeeting Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseAir ForceOperational RegulationsExercise Planning TeamsJoint-Service Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and track unit participation in scheduled training exercises, operational events, and mission readiness activities
Monitor exercise schedules and provide regular status updates to squadron leadership regarding upcoming training opportunities and requirements
Support planning and execution efforts for major exercises, including large-scale Air Force and joint-service training events
Coordinate with operations, training, weapons, scheduling, and exercise planning teams to ensure mission objectives are identified, integrated into planning efforts, and successfully achieved during execution
Maintain exercise planning records, schedules, briefings, and supporting documentation
Consolidate, organize, and maintain After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned from completed exercises
Develop and update leadership briefings, presentations, and exercise status reports
Schedule and facilitate planning meetings, record meeting minutes, and track action items
Serve as a liaison between squadron leadership, exercise planners, scheduling personnel, and participating organizations
Disseminate exercise planning information and schedules across classified and unclassified systems as required
Monitor changes to exercise plans and proactively coordinate with stakeholders to minimize operational impacts
Track and report exercise participation metrics and readiness data as directed by leadership
Maintain familiarity with applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, and operational regulations that govern exercise planning and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a military environment
Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a Flight Scheduler within a Department of Defense flying squadron

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible work environment
Voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage, accident insurance, identity theft coverage, pet insurance, and more