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Exercise Air Planner (Mission Assurance 5)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $124,397.00 - $160,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program

Job Description

HII's Mission Technologies division is a prominent business group within HII, a leading defense contractor known for designing, developing, integrating, and managing advanced sensors, systems, and assets that support integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and accelerate decision-making capabilities worldwide. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this division focuses on providing cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense, combatant commands, and the intelligence community, playing a vital role in advancing national security missions with innovative multi-domain operational capabilities and sophisticated mission management technologies.

HII Mission Technologies boasts a skilled team of over 7,000 professionals worldwide, delivering expertise across multiple doma... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelors degree in related field or higher
  • 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • active ts sci clearance
  • ability to travel up to 25 percent
  • strong analytical and communication skills
  • proficiency in air operations planning tools and software
  • demonstrated leadership ability in joint military exercise environments
  • knowledge of counter unmanned aircraft systems policies and tactics
  • experience coordinating with multiple agencies for airspace management
  • capability to integrate live virtual and constructive training environments
  • ability to prepare detailed mission briefs and after action reports

Job Qualifications

  • 15 years relevant experience with bachelors in related field
  • 13 years relevant experience with masters in related field
  • 10 years relevant experience with phd or juris doctorate in related field
  • high school diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
  • proven expertise in air tasking order processes and theater battle management core system
  • 2 plus years of counter unmanned aircraft systems planning or operational experience
  • in depth knowledge of dod counter unmanned aircraft systems policy and counter small unmanned aircraft systems tactics
  • hands on experience with airspace management tools and coordination at the joint or combatant command level
  • familiarity with live virtual and constructive simulation frameworks and data link integration
  • solid understanding of air ground integration tactics techniques and procedures
  • proficiency with microsoft office suite and specialized scheduling mission planning software
  • excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex air operations data into concise actionable recommendations
  • strong communication and coordination skills for interfacing with multiple staff directorates and external agencies
  • active ts sci clearance required

Job Duties

  • Develop comprehensive air operations plans including airspace control plans airspace control orders and air tasking orders that support exercise objectives
  • Coordinate with airspace control authorities range control agencies and civilian air traffic control to establish deconflict and monitor training airspace
  • Schedule and manage flight operations including assigning routes altitude blocks refueling tracks and target engagement windows for fixed wing rotary and unmanned platforms
  • Integrate air support functions including close air support air interdiction airlift airborne command and control and aeromedical evacuation into ground and maritime planning cells
  • Script and embed counter unmanned aircraft systems scenario injects replicating fixed wing rotary micro and swarm unmanned aircraft system threats
  • Collaborate with modeling and simulation subject matter experts to design and execute live virtual and constructive scenarios ensuring live aircraft feeds virtual simulators and constructive models interoperate seamlessly
  • Liaise with intelligence operations logistics and C4ISR directorates to synchronize target intelligence airspace management sustainment and network connectivity
  • Monitor execution of air missions in real time and adjust air tasking orders flight schedules and airspace allocations to respond to unfolding exercise dynamics
  • Synchronize counter unmanned aircraft systems tactics with intelligence electronic warfare cyber and air defense teams for cross domain realism
  • Prepare mission briefs risk assessments sortie status reports and air operations dashboards for senior leadership
  • Conduct after action reviews capturing air domain performance metrics lessons learned and recommendations for future exercises
  • Mentor and train junior air planners on airspace management procedures mission planning processes and live virtual and constructive integration best practices

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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