Exercises Coordinator, Top Secret/SCI Clearance

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Exercises Coordinator supporting operational training and mission readiness activities for Air Force organization at Shaw Air Force Base. Experience in military aviation operations preferred.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational training and mission readiness activities within a military context, with a strong focus on planning, coordination, and communication. Proficient in managing exercise schedules, preparing leadership briefings, and maintaining compliance with military regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceExperience as a Flight SchedulerKnowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO)Familiarity with Large-Scale Military ExercisesStrong Organizational and Planning Skills

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Hard Skills

Exercise PlanningMission Readiness CoordinationAfter-Action Reports (AARs)Leadership Briefings PreparationProject Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseAir ForceMilitary EnvironmentJoint-Service Training EventsOperational Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operational training and mission readiness activities for a high-performing Air Force organization
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
Provide administrative and planning support to unit exercise project officers and leadership teams

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
Experience supporting Air Force operational units, flying squadrons, or training organizations
Familiarity with large-scale military exercises, including joint, coalition, or combat readiness training events
Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) or virtual training environments
Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills
Proficiency in preparing leadership briefings, reports, and presentations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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