Positio Title: Exercise Operations Planner - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (TS/SCI)
Location: Pearl Harbor/Hickam, Hawaii
About the Organization Date:
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.
Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.
Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.
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Cedar International Services is seeking an Excercise Operations Planner to join our team in Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Exercise Operations Planner is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of joint and coalition exercises, from initial concept development throughexecution and after-action review. This role involves planning, organizing, implementing, and documenting exercises and engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational requirements.
The Exercise Planner coordinates with various stakeholders, including service components, partner nations, and internal teams, to deliver effective, well-managed exercises. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as familiarity with operational and logistical support in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and manage assigned exercises throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including concept development, execution, and after-action review.
- Develop exercise objectives, attendee lists, and coordinate logistics for planning meetings and conferences. • Estimate costs and manage funding within assigned budgets for each exercise.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., service components, partner nations, agencies) to ensure continuity and effective execution.
- Provide guidance, assistance, and training to exercise participants and planners.
- Analyze and document the effectiveness of exercise planning and execution as part of after-action reporting.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve contingency issues and errors during the exercise lifecycle, proposing and socializing Courses of Action (COAs) as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable performance requirements and deliverables.
- Maintain awareness of historic inter-country relationships, customs, and courtesies relevant to exercise planning.
- Account for current and projected force structure, roles, responsibilities, and capabilities when coordinating participation.
- Liaise with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and Intelligence Agencies as required.
- Utilize current Microsoft Office applications and quickly learn new planning tools, including basic knowledge of AI/ML/LLM tools.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun.
- 10+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management.
- Completion of IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System users’ course.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of experience planning Major Command-level (or equivalent) exercises.
- Familiarity with operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations.
- Working knowledge of force structure, including country locations, units, and assigned assets.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond to communications within 12 business hours.
- Ability to work and lead in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
- Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new planning software.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment. Preferred Qualifications
- Recent military experience within the last 5–10 years.
- Rated military officer background or logistics experience.
- Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or Major Command/Numbered Air Force (MAJCOM/NAF) staff experience. • At least 6 years of aviation background (Pilot, Navigator, Air Battle Manager, Aircrew Member).
- Experience in planning and executing Joint/Coalition Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Staff Exercises, or Table-Top Exercises involving aviation assets.
- Knowledge of Theater Campaign Plans and organizational strategy.
- Experience liaising with national-level agencies and intelligence organizations.
- Experience with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
- Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater.
- Familiarity with financial documentation and management systems (e.g., MIPRs, AF-616s, Comptroller Alert Messages, Manpower MPA Man-day Management System).
- Working knowledge of Joint Training Tool (JTT) and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS).
- Experience in planning and executing CPXs and FTXs within the relevant Area of Responsibility (AOR)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent military experience within the last 5–10 years.
- Rated military officer background or logistics experience.
- Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or Major Command/Numbered Air Force (MAJCOM/NAF) staff experience.
- At least 6 years of aviation background (Pilot, Navigator, Air Battle Manager, Aircrew Member).
- Experience in planning and executing Joint/Coalition Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Staff Exercises, or Table-Top Exercises involving aviation assets.
- Knowledge of Theater Campaign Plans and organizational strategy.
- Experience liaising with national-level agencies and intelligence organizations.
- Experience with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
- Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater.
- Familiarity with financial documentation and management systems (e.g., MIPRs, AF-616s, Comptroller Alert Messages, Manpower MPA Man-day Management System).
- Working knowledge of Joint Training Tool (JTT) and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS).
- Experience in planning and executing CPXs and FTXs within the relevant Area of Responsibility (AOR)
Physical Requirement:
- Ability to work in secure, fast-paced operational environments.
- Must meet physical and medical standards for access to military facilities.
- Able to travel as required within PACAF/USINDOPACOM AOR.
Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify.
Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Position Type: Exercise Operations Planner - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (TS/SCI)
Position Requirements: Please see job description above.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary: $120-140k + Benefits
Direct Contract: Direct Contract
Division: Cedar International Services, LLC
Close Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Number Filled: 0
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Hiring Manager: Jamie Wolcott
Open_Date: 10/7/2025
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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