Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Planner

Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Planner

Job ID: 2618032

Location: Camp Smith, HI, United States

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Military Operations

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Environment Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J7 Training & Exercises Directorate. with deep expertise in integrated Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) and tactical all‑domain training to focus on advancing Joint training realism by synchronizing virtual and constructive capabilities with live maneuver forces across the Indo‑Pacific theater.

NOTE: This position requires occasional travel throughout the Pacific and to Service training centers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide subject matter expertise in Joint LVC methods, processes, techniques, and procedures, including C2 organization, unit employment, capabilities/limitations, integration, and threat replication.

• Integrate virtual and constructive training systems with live forces to enhance realism, multi‑domain complexity, and tactical decision‑making.

• Apply advanced knowledge of tactical data links (Link‑16, VMF, JREAP, SADL, CEC) to ensure synthetic environments accurately reflect operational information flows.

• Synchronize training systems with unit combat systems, mission command systems, sensors, and tactical communications.

• Employ and advise on live training aids, including emitters, threat simulators, and MILES/laser‑based instrumentation.

• Support scenario development and execution for Joint exercises by serving as a senior white cell representative, role‑playing friendly or threat components, and adjusting synthetic injects to meet training objectives.

• Liaise with Joint and Service Centers of Excellence (TTGP, CSG‑15, TOPGUN, Army training commands, FA57, TECOM, ACC/DMO) to ensure alignment with current doctrine, TTPs, and multi‑domain training standards.

• Translate Joint training objectives into comprehensive synthetic and live‑force integrated exercise designs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's and ten (10)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in Joint or Service‑level training, exercise planning, or operational employment of forces.

• Experience integrating virtual and constructive training capabilities with live maneuver forces.

• Thorough knowledge of Joint and Service unit capabilities and limitations, including systems, weapons, sensors, and threat capabilities.

• Experience on a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Fleet/CSG, MEF, Wing, or Army Division/Corps staff, or equivalent senior operational training organization.

• Demonstrated ability to translate training objectives into synthetic and live‑force integrated exercise designs.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with LVC training initiatives across any Service.

• Background at TTGP, CSG‑15, TOPGUN, Army FA57, TECOM LVC‑TE, ACC Distributed Mission Operations, or similar high‑end training organizations.

• Experience with Fleet Synthetic Training, JLVC Federation, or Service‑specific constructive/virtual platforms.

• Multi‑domain expertise in air, maritime, land, cyber, or space operations.

• Designation as WTI, SFTI, Weapons School graduate, or equivalent Service‑specific tactical instructor.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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