Exercise Joint Force Readiness Planner (Mission Assurance 5) - 25307
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25307
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
HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Exercise Joint Force Readiness Planner to lead the integration of Global Force Management (GFM), logistics, and resource allocation into joint and Combatant Command exercises. You’ll simulate real-world constraints, validate readiness postures, and synchronize force flow across domains—ensuring that every exercise is a rehearsal for reality.
This role is ideal for a strategic operator who can translate policy into planning, and planning into execution. If you thrive in the overlap between GFM, sustainment, and operational design, this is your mission.
Ready to orchestrate the movement of forces in complex training environments? Apply now to join HII Mission Technologies in Colorado Springs and ensure our joint exercises simulate realistic deployment challenges for tomorrow’s warfighters.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Joint Force Readiness Planning
- Develop and manage readiness-focused planning products for joint exercises, including force sourcing, allocation, and sustainment strategies
- Integrate GFM processes into exercise scenarios, simulating real-world force requests, sourcing decisions, and deployment timelines
- Validate unit readiness and availability using DRRS, SORTS, and other readiness systems
- Coordinate with J1, J3, J4, and J5 planners to align personnel, operations, logistics, and strategic objectives
Exercise Design & Execution
- Embed readiness injects into exercise scenarios, including sourcing delays, force shortfalls, and sustainment challenges
- Build and manage TPFDDs and JOPES products to reflect realistic force flow and support requirements
- Monitor execution timelines during exercises; adjust plans and brief leadership on variances and readiness impacts
- Produce readiness dashboards, sourcing matrices, and post-exercise reports focused on force posture and allocation performance
Resource Allocation & Sustainment
- Analyze resource constraints and develop mitigation strategies for force deployment and sustainment
- Coordinate with Service Components and Joint Staff to ensure alignment with GFMAP, apportionment policies, and rotational guidance
- Track logistics support plans, sustainment timelines, and operational reach across exercise phases
Policy & Coordination
- Ensure compliance with DoD GFM guidance, Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), and Combatant Command directives
- Represent readiness equities in planning conferences, working groups, and senior-level briefings
- Mentor junior planners in GFM, logistics, and readiness integration
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.
- Demonstrated expertise in GFM, logistics planning, and readiness validation
- Hands-on experience with DRRS, SORTS, JOPES, and TPFDD in an exercise or operational planning environment
- Familiarity with Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), GFMAP, and apportionment policies
- Strong analytical skills for translating force data into actionable readiness decisions
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across directorates and external agencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling tools (e.g., P6 Scheduling, MS Project).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex logistics data into clear, concise briefings.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for interfacing with multiple staff directorates and external agencies.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
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Preferred Requirements
- Prior experience as a Resource, GFM, or logistics planner at a Combatant Command or Joint Staff J3 (Operations), J4 (Logistics), or J5 (Plans) with readiness responsibilities.
- JOPES functional course or Joint Deployment and Distribution Operation Course (JDDOC) certification.
- Hands-on knowledge of Transportation Coordinator’s Automated Information for Movements System II (TC-AIS II) or Global Decision Support System (GDSS).
- Familiarity with sustainment simulations and distribution planning tools (e.g., CASTFOREM, LMP).
- Military background in J4 (Logistics) or USTRANSCOM movement control operations.
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.