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Virtual Neptune Hawk Operations Planner - Senior

Job Category: Training

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Make a difference, join our Team! As the **Virtual NEPTUNE HAWK (VNH) Operations Planner** you will serve 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.

Responsibilities:

-Support the Active Duty NH 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.

-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.

-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.

-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.

-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:

Required:

-Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearance.

-SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility.

-Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months.

- 7+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management.

-Experience in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines.

-Bachelor's degree in applicable field (or equivalent experience).

Desired:

-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.

-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.

-Strong organizational effectiveness, problem-solving, and advisory skills.

-Ability to deliver clear briefings and articulate simulation environment capabilities.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,200 - $198,600

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._