Exercise Interagency Planner (Mission Assurance 5) - 25306
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25306
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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a seasoned Exercise Interagency Planner to lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex joint and interagency exercises. This role focuses on integrating federal, state, and military partners into realistic training environments that simulate multi-domain operations, crisis response, and strategic coordination. You’ll shape scenarios that reflect real-world constraints, synchronize force flow, and ensure readiness across the joint force and interagency spectrum.
If you thrive in the overlap between operational planning, whole-of-government coordination, and exercise realism—this is your mission.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Exercise Design & Scenario Development
- Lead the full Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), from concept development through execution and After Action Review (AAR)
- Develop Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) that incorporate whole-of-government injects—law enforcement, emergency management, public health, and diplomatic actions
- Craft realistic operational environments using PMESII overlays and strategic planning inputs from Combatant Commands and federal partners
- Coordinate scenario pacing and inject delivery with Control Cell and white cell participants to maintain narrative coherence
Interagency Coordination & Integration
- Liaise with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., FEMA, DHS, FBI, state fusion centers) to ensure synchronized participation and realistic role-play
- Facilitate planning conferences, working groups, and tabletop exercises to align agency objectives and operational timelines
- Ensure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards and interagency protocols
- Integrate non-kinetic effects (cyber, public affairs, health crises) into multi-domain scenarios to reflect real-world complexity
Joint Force Synchronization
- Coordinate with J3 (Operations), J4 (Logistics), J5 (Plans), and J7 (Training) to align joint force capabilities, sustainment plans, and operational objectives
- Support development of Joint Manning Documents (JMDs), TPFDDs, and readiness assessments using JTIMS, DRRS, and JLLIS
- Monitor exercise execution and adjust force flow, agency participation, and scenario injects in real time to reflect evolving conditions
- Capture lessons learned and performance metrics across joint and interagency participants for post-exercise reporting
Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer
- Mentor junior planners in joint exercise planning, interagency coordination, and scenario development best practices
- Contribute to institutional knowledge by documenting planning processes, inject libraries, and coordination templates
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 demonstrated experience in exercise planning at Combatant Command or Joint Staff level.
- Demonstrated experience in joint exercise planning, interagency coordination, and operational scenario development
- Familiarity with JELC, HSEEP, and joint planning systems (JTIMS, DRRS, JOPES, JLLIS)
- Strong understanding of PMESII, whole-of-government operations, and multi-domain planning
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills across military and civilian agencies
- Track record coordinating federal, state, and local agency participation in training or operations.
- Strong analytic, writing, and presentation skills for actionable scenario injects.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
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Preferred Requirements
- Prior experience supporting Combatant Command or Joint Staff exercises
- Experience coordinating with FEMA, DHS, DoS, and other federal agencies in a planning or exercise capacity
- Completion of JOPES functional course, HSEEP certification, or Joint Deployment and Distribution Operation Course (JDDOC)
- Military background in J3 (Operations), J5 (Plans), or J7 (Training) with interagency planning responsibilities
- Familiarity with inject development, Control Cell operations, and scenario pacing
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.