Virtual Neptune Hawk Exercise Planning Officer

Description

• Support the Active Duty NH OCE Lead planners and NH Team Lead throughout the full VNH Joint Exercise Lifecycle.
• Support after-action review processes to identify and document improvements for future simulated operations.
• Evaluate SAP capabilities to ensure effective integration and realism in simulation environments.
• Prepare and deliver briefings for Senior Officers, partner organizations, and external agencies regarding simulation capabilities, ongoing operations, planning issues, and exercise status.
• Translate real-world operational concepts into simulation environments, focusing on tactical aircraft, ISR platforms, and Air Battle Management operations.
• Work with high-fidelity combat simulator systems to design and execute realistic virtual scenarios.
• Maintain strict security protocols and ensure proper handling and accountability of classified materials.
• Provide system-specific training to PACAF STO personnel.
• Adhere to SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility requirements and maintain compliance with all associated security procedures.
• Keep security clearances current and meet requirements for polygraph and indoctrination agreements.
• Integrate live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) elements into exercise planning and execution.
• Coordinate with national-level agencies, DoD, Combatant Commands, and intelligence organizations to support exercise integration and alignment with operational objectives.
• Serve as a focal point for STO program documentation, coordination, and activity tracking.
• Design threat presentations, simulated orders of battle, and scenario injects that challenge and engage participants.
• Coordinate the development, integration, and execution of realistic simulation scenarios that include intelligence, logistics, and AOC-like functions.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of Special Access Programs (SAP) and STO planning processes.
• Combined Air Operations Center or operational contingency planning background.
• More than 15 years of Air Force experience with several years dedicated to exercise planning.
• SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise briefings and effectively communicate simulation capabilities to senior audiences.
• Experience in scenario generation, scripting, database management, and LVC integration.
• Familiarity with the Virtual Warfare Center (St. Louis) and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
• Graduate of USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun.
• Completion of IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System user course.
• Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months.
• Recent tactical aircraft operations or exercise coordination experience in simulator environments within the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass CI-scope polygraph examinations.
• Background in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with military experimentation and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO).
• Experience performing responsibilities similar to Exercise Planning Officers (per PWS 1.3.2) with a focus on VNH exercises.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Mission commander, pilot, or ground support experience in simulator environments.
• More than 10 years of rated experience in fighter, bomber, or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience submitting SAP/STO documentation and managing simulator-related security.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance