Exercise Integration Planner (Mission Assurance 5) - 25305
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25305
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $124,397.00 - $160,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Job Description
Join our HII Mission Technologies team in Colorado Springs, CO as an Exercise Integration Planner (Mission Assurance 5). In this role, you will serve as the central point for synchronizing all COCOM-level exercise planning efforts, ensuring every functional area and participating unit is aligned with the overall exercise design. You’ll deconflict schedules, resources, and storylines to create cohesive, realistic training that prepares U.S. and allied forces for complex missions.
Ready to shape the next evolution of national defense training? Apply now to join HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs and be part of a team that’s accelerating the data evolution for mission partners worldwide
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead integration of exercise planning across J7, J3, J4, J5 and external agency partners to synchronize objectives, timelines, and resources.
- Develop and maintain the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), injecting operational narratives that drive exercise realism.
- Deconflict training schedules, simulation injects, and resource allocations to eliminate overlap and ensure seamless execution.
- Facilitate collaboration among functional leads, subordinate units, and interagency representatives to validate requirements and priorities.
- Apply the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and HSEEP methodologies to scenario development, force planning, and after-action reviews.
- Conduct mission analysis and risk assessments to inform scenario design and recommend mitigations.
- Prepare detailed exercise support plans, synchronization matrices, and logistics documentation.
- Monitor live exercise execution, capture real-time data, and provide immediate corrective guidance to controllers.
- Produce comprehensive assessment reports and lessons-learned briefs for senior leadership.
- Integrate emerging doctrine, tactics, and advanced warfighting technologies (e.g., cyber, EW, space) into training scenarios.
- Mentor and develop junior planners and action officers in integration planning best practices.
Minimum 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; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
- 9 + years of experience in exercise planning, integration, or military operations at a Combatant Command or Major Command level.
- Demonstrated expertise in JOPP, HSEEP, and MSEL development.
- Proven track record deconflicting schedules, resources, and storyline injects across multi-domain exercises.
- In-depth knowledge of strategic and operational-level planning for homeland defense and contingency operations.
- Familiarity with DoD C2 processes, interagency coordination, and simulation control systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exercise planning tools (e.g., JTLS, JMUE, SIMCON).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefings to senior leadership.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
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Preferred Requirements
- Prior service as an Exercise Integration Planner at a Combatant Command HQ (e.g., NORTHCOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM).
- HSEEP instructor or evaluator certification.
- Experience with Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs) or Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs).
- Proficiency with task-management or collaborative staff/action-officer applications.
- Background integrating cyber operations, electronic warfare, or space capabilities into exercises.
- Military service in a J5 or J7 planning staff role.
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.