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Exercise Planner

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$90K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

ANSER is seeking an Exercise Planner (senior or mid-level) to support MARFPRPAC, PACAF or other military program leadership and participation in USMC or Air Force orJoint and Combined training and ...

Exercise Planner

Honolulu, HI

$69K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), Military Decision-Making ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Exercise Planner

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), Military Decision-Making ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Military Exercise Security Analyst located at Camp Smith ... Lead classification working groups or integrated planning teams to gather inputs, resolve ...

Cyberspace Exercise Planner 2

Fort George G Meade, MD

$85K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies ... This contract supports ongoing operations within a combatant command. During periods of conflict ...

$85K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies ... This contract supports ongoing operations within a combatant command. During periods of conflict ...

AMD Exercise Planner

Fort Bliss, TX

$49K - $67K/yr

Title: AMD Exercise Planner Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS ... Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 5 years Military experience with Air ...

AMD Exercise Planner

Fort Bliss, TX · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

Title: AMD Exercise Planner Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS ... Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 5 years Military experience with Air ...

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a ... planning process. * Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated ...

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How much do contract military exercise planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract military exercise planner in the United States is $65,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Military Exercise Planner vs Contract Military Operations Coordinator?

AspectContract Military Exercise PlannerContract Military Operations Coordinator
CredentialsMilitary planning certifications, security clearanceMilitary operations certifications, security clearance
Work EnvironmentField exercises, military bases, training sitesOperational planning offices, military bases
Employer & IndustryDefense contractors, military agenciesDefense contractors, military agencies

The Contract Military Exercise Planner focuses on designing and coordinating military training exercises, while the Contract Military Operations Coordinator manages ongoing military operations and logistics. Both roles require similar credentials and work within the defense industry, but their primary responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Contract Military Exercise Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,702 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

$90K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

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Job description

Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary:
ANSER is seeking an Exercise Planner (senior or mid-level) to support MARFPRPAC, PACAF or other military program leadership and participation in USMC or Air Force orJoint and Combined training and exercises events in the INDOPACOM AOR and beyond. You will support Joint Chiefs of Staff, CCMD, or Headquarters (HQ) and Subordinate/Component exercises, engagements and assigned operations.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Plan and coordinate Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Senior Leader Seminars (SLS) and training events that prepare tactical, operational, and strategic forces for possible future contingencies
  • Plan exercise operations and logistics using an analysis of exercise objectives & tasks, MARFORPAC unit capabilities, deployment requirements, forward operating location assessments, and resource constraints
  • Support exercise planning across the Joint Event Life Cycle
  • Participate in planning meetings and develop and present plans documentation
  • Assist in observer/controller activities and document lessons learned for after action reporting
  • Support exercise database management and updates via JTIMS and other DOD applications
  • Provide JOPES, DCAPES and TPFDD support as needed
  • Support training plans and program development
  • Support Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities

Required Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree, will consider associates degree with an additional three (3) years of practical experience
  • 4+ years of relevant experience at Higher Headquarters organization (e.g. MAJCOM, equivalent, or above)
  • Possess a working knowledge of the Pacific theater, and an understanding of the relationships and general interactions between each nation within
  • Experience as a staff-level exercise planner, and experience planning/executing CPXs/FTXs within the INDOPACOM AOR (preferred)
  • Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theater and supporting Theater Security Cooperation efforts (preferred)
  • Knowledge of the operational and logistical support required for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations and familiar with TPFDD nomenclature

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong interpersonal/social skills; proven staff officer/contractor support excellence
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org
Full-Time Salary Range for this position:
$90,000-$145,000 USD
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.