Exercise Planner / Project Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

🚀 Step into the arena where strategy meets execution.

SOSi is seeking an Exercise Planner / Project Manager to drive mission-critical operations supporting USINDOPACOM across the Indo-Pacific. This is not a back-office role—this is where complex problems get solved in real time.

You’ll operate at the center of a dynamic, multinational exercise ecosystem—aligning global stakeholders, enabling secure network capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions that power Command & Control (C2). With opportunities to travel, engage senior leaders, and directly influence coalition operations, your impact will be immediate, visible, and mission-critical.

Essential Job Duties

Exercise Planning and Execution (Primary)

• Lead and execute JELC planning activities across multiple exercises.
• Coordinate directly with J637, service components, and coalition partners.
• Translate operational objectives into technical and network requirements.
• Plan and support:
  • IPCs, MPCs, FPCs.
  • Site surveys and technical exchanges.
  • Execution and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Ensure alignment between exercise objectives and capabilities.

Requirement Integration and Prioritization

• Capture, validate, and refine exercise requirements across enclaves (IMN, CX-J/K/G, FVEY).
• Deconflict and prioritize requirements across simultaneous exercises and regions.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure delivery alignment.
• Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies early and drive resolution.

Project and Delivery Oversight (Secondary)

• Manage execution timelines, milestones, and deliverables tied to exercise support
• Interface with other exercise planners and project managers, engineers, and field teams to track progress
• Ensure delivery aligns with operational timelines and mission priorities
• Support development of:
• ROMs, LOMs, and As-Designed solutions
• Status updates and leadership briefings

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with senior DoD leadership, including INDOPACOM J6/J69 and component commands
• Lead and facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and coordination meetings
• Provide clear, actionable updates to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 5+ years supporting:
  • Military exercises.
  • Operational planning or coordination.
• Strong understanding of:
  • INDOPACOM operational environment.
  • Coalition networks and mission partner integration.
• Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • IMN, CENTRIXS environments
  • RMF / ATO processes
• Prior experience supporting:
  • RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, and any other Indo-Pacific theater level Exercises

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

Working at SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.