The Work

As an Exercise Planner, you will play a key role in developing, planning, and executing complex military exercises that support both Component and Joint operations. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the full lifecycle of these exercises, from conceptualization through execution and assessment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and multi-domain operational objectives. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) phases, the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Army Design Methodology (ADM), and Joint Planning Process (JPP) to create comprehensive exercise plans. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to provide in-depth briefings and actionable recommendations, contributing to mission-critical training and readiness operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in exercise planning and a deep understanding of joint and multinational operations. You should be adept in using systems such as JTIMS and ARTIMS for managing training information and familiar with the nuances of budgeting and resource allocation across multi-funding streams. This position requires travel (up to 20%) and a commitment to delivering results in high-visibility scenarios, often with minimal supervision. If you’re an experienced professional with a background in operational-level planning and a desire to enhance our military training capabilities, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Expertise in the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
• Familiarity with Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Army Design Methodology (ADM), and Joint Planning Process (JPP).
• Proficiency in Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) and Army Training Information Management System (ARTIMS).
• Knowledge in Joint and Multinational exercise design at the operational level.
• Understanding of Multi-Domain Operations.
• Ability to take exercises from the concept phase to the planning stage and deliver senior-level briefings on the concept of operations.
• Must be capable of independent planning and decision-making with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• Graduate of a Command and General Staff College or similar training institution.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (6 years of experience may be substituted if not holding a Bachelor's degree)
• Master’s Degree preferred (can be substituted by Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience or 12 years of overall experience)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in planning and executing Component or Joint Exercise Programs.
• 8+ years of experience at the brigade level or higher is preferred.
• Experience in managing and supporting exercise budgets with multiple funding streams.
• Graduate of the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) or a comparable institution.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Poly Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of experience, ideally with a focus on high-visibility or mission-critical program aspects.
• Experience in overseeing and managing fewer senior staff or being responsible for an entire project team.

Minimum Skills:

• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

•    Professional office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.