Description
Description
The VNH Operations Planner serves as a specialized Project Officer supporting the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of Virtual Neptune Hawk events within a simulator setting. Reporting to the NH Team Lead and collaborating with the broader NH Team at JBPH-H, this position focuses on operational planning for both simulated and live NEPTUNE HAWK exercises, as well as other INDOPACOM or PACAF-directed events. The planner ensures realism and relevance in simulation scenarios, contributes to after-action reviews, and supports mission success through technical and operational expertise.
Key Responsibilities
VNH Event Planning and Execution
Support the Active Duty NH OCE Lead 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.
Technical and Operational Expertise
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.
Security and Compliance
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.
Communication and Liaison
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.
Program Support and Evaluation
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.
Qualifications
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance
SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility.
Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months.
Ability to pass CI-scope polygraph examinations.
Experience
Same responsibilities as EPOs (per PWS 1.3.2) with a focus on VNH exercises.
Experience in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines.
Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience; OR 13+ years and Master's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Operational Experience
10+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management.
15+ years of Air Force experience and multiple years of exercise planning.
Mission commander, pilot, or ground support experience in simulator environments.
Familiarity with Virtual Warfare Center (St. Louis) and/or Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
Experience with scenario generation, scripting, database manipulation, and LVC integration.
Recent (last 5 years) tactical aircraft operations and exercise coordination in simulator environments.
Combined Air Operations Center or operation contingency planning experience.
Specialized Skills
Background in Special Access Programs (SAP) and STO Planning.
Experience submitting SAP/STO paperwork and supporting simulator security.
Graduate of USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun.
Familiarity with military experimentation and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO).
Completion of IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System users' course.
Additional Attributes
Strong organizational effectiveness, problem-solving, and advisory skills.
Ability to deliver clear briefings and articulate simulation environment capabilities.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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