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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 RESPONSIBILITES

+ **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.

REQNUMBER: 2510585

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