Planning and Exercise Specialist

Planning and Exercise SpecialistOne (1) Position Available | Shaw AFB, SC = Location: Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter County, SC 29152 = Clearance: Top Secret / TS/SCI Eligible = Type: Full-Time | On-SiteABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Blue Sky is seeking a highly qualified Plans and Exercise Specialist to support a critical U.S. Air Force mission at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. This role supports 24/7/365 global operations for one of the nation's most advanced remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) programs. As a Blue Sky employee, you will work alongside military and government professionals in a high-tempo, mission-critical environment that directly contributes to national security.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConduct operations exercise and training scheduling; develop operational plans and programs; develop and manage contingency and emergency plans for wing executionDevelop and coordinate wing operational training plans; evaluate effectiveness of exercise and training programs; interpret and disseminate exercise and inspection results and recommend corrective actionsAssist the Wing Director of Plans and Policy in the supervision of academic and military exercise training for crew members ensuring certification, adequacy of instruction, proper briefing procedures, and the adequacy of weather, navigation, and communications facilitiesDevelop, review, and coordinate associated operational plans; review MQ-9 integration within operational programs; translate policy from higher authority into specific guidance for operationsDevelop exercise plans, exercise objectives, and scenario events lists; evaluate and analyze operational exercise plans to determine unit operating effectiveness; debrief exercise participants and publish written after action reports (AARs)Manage and track wing involvement in all pre-planned exercises including Red Flag, live fire events, and virtual Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events and provide weekly updates to leadershipCoordinate with applicable weapons and training shops to ensure learning objectives are identified in advance, feasible in planning, and achieved in executionFunction as the wing interface with exercise representatives, scheduling shops, and lead exercise planners from participating units, wings, and HHQDevelop assumptions that constrain the planning process; coordinate plans between staff agencies to ensure a coherent, responsive planning effortProgram resource allocation per the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System; analyze the impact of programming decisions on MQ-9 capabilitiesAssist in monitoring readiness of communications, logistics, personnel, and other support functions affecting wing mission; assist in planning, executing, evaluating, and critiquing base-wide emergency and contingency exercisesLiaise with internal and external organizations regarding airspace usage; oversee Civil Information Management and Civil Military OperationsDevelop and oversee the wing exercise planning and approval process; formally accept or reclama tasked exercises on behalf of the wing; manage and disseminate planning and schedule data on TS/S/U systemsPrepare and brief wing leadership on availability and requirements for upcoming exercises; maintain exercise after action reports, update presentations, record meeting minutes, and assist exercise project officers MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of four (4) years of experience working as a Squadron-level (or higher) Plans and Exercises specialistExperience interfacing with higher headquarters for reporting requirementsFamiliarity with Air Force exercise and inspection requirements, including AFI 90-201 (The Air Force Inspection System)Knowledge of ATO-directed sorties, Red Flag processes, and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) capabilities preferredActive Top Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI Eligible requiredStrong analytical and writing skills: ability to prepare operational plans, exercise directives, AARs, and leadership briefingsAbility to manage and disseminate planning data on classified and unclassified systems simultaneouslyExperience with multi-functional planning that spans logistics, operations, finance, personnel, and communications SECURITY REQUIREMENTSTop Secret / TS/SCI Eligible security clearance requiredNo negative administrative, judicial, non-judicial, or criminal action/record in previous civilian or military employment for the past five (5) yearsNo history of being terminated from civilian employment, denied reenlistment, or separated from the military under other than honorable conditionsMust be a U.S. Citizen; Common Access Card (CAC) requiredMust successfully complete Shaw AFB background check prior to installation access WORK SCHEDULENormal duty hours: 0730 1630, Monday through FridayFlexible scheduling may be required to meet mission needs (up to 2-hour adjustment)All federal holidays observed, plus Client Goal DaysNo telework authorized on-site presence requiredWhy Blue Sky? | What Sets Us ApartMeaningful work supporting 24/7/365 global combat operations your clearance expertise directly protects the missionCompetitive compensation meeting or exceeding SCA wage determinations for the Sumter, SC areaStable, long-term contract opportunity on a new program with no incumbent get in on the ground floorCollaborative team culture with experienced defense professionals who understand the SAP environmentBlue Sky's dedicated talent management team supports your career growth and clearance maintenance throughout the contract lifecycleComprehensive benefits package including health & welfare, paid leave, and all federal holidaysProfessional development support we invest in training and certifications relevant to your security careerAbout Blue Sky