**Description** The VNH Operations Planner serves as a specialized Project Officer supporting the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of Virtual Neptune Hawk events within a simulator setting. Reporting to the NH Team Lead and collaborating with the broader NH Team at JBPH-H, this position focuses on operational planning for both simulated and live NEPTUNE HAWK exercises, as well as other INDOPACOM or PACAF-directed events. The planner ensures realism and relevance in simulation scenarios, contributes to after-action reviews, and supports mission success through technical and operational expertise. **KEY RESPONSIBILITES** + **VNH Event Planning and Execution** + Support the Active Duty NH OCE Lead planners and NH Team Lead throughout the full VNH Joint Exercise Lifecycle. + Coordinate the development, integration, and execution of realistic scenarios in simulation environments, including intelligence, logistics, and AOC-like functions. + Design threat presentations, create simulated orders of battle, and develop scenario injects to engage participants. + Support after-action review processes to identify improvement areas in simulated operations. + **Technical and Operational Expertise** + Work with high-fidelity combat simulator design and functionality. + Integrate live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) elements into exercise planning. + Translate real-world operational concepts into simulation environments, focusing on tactical aircraft and Air Battle Management. + **Security and Compliance** + Maintain strict security protocols, handle classified material accountability, and adhere to SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility requirements. + Keep security clearances up-to-date and comply with polygraph and indoctrination agreements as required. + **Communication and Liaison** + Prepare and deliver briefings for Senior Officers and external agencies on simulation capabilities, ongoing operations, planning issues, and exercises. + Coordinate with national-level agencies, DoD, Combatant Commands, and intelligence agencies for exercise integration. + **Program Support and Evaluation** + Provide system-specific training to PACAF STO personnel. + Evaluate SAP capabilities for integration and realism. + Serve as focal point for STO program activities and documentation. + Participate in live-fly NEPTUNE HAWK events when duties permit. **Qualifications** + **Security Clearance** + Active TS/SCI Clearance. + SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility. + Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months. + Ability to pass CI-scope polygraph examinations. + **Experience** + Same responsibilities as EPOs (per PWS 1.3.2) with a focus on VNH exercises. + Experience in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines. + Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience; OR 13+ years and Master's Degree. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + **Operational Experience** + 10+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management. + 15+ years of Air Force experience and multiple years of exercise planning. + Mission commander, pilot, or ground support experience in simulator environments. + Familiarity with Virtual Warfare Center (St. Louis) and/or Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). + Experience with scenario generation, scripting, database manipulation, and LVC integration. + Recent (last 5 years) tactical aircraft operations and exercise coordination in simulator environments. + Combined Air Operations Center or operation contingency planning experience. + **Specialized Skills** + Background in Special Access Programs (SAP) and STO Planning. + Experience submitting SAP/STO paperwork and supporting simulator security. + Graduate of USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun. + Familiarity with military experimentation and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). + Completion of IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System users’ course. + **Additional Attributes** + Strong organizational effectiveness, problem-solving, and advisory skills. + Ability to deliver clear briefings and articulate simulation environment capabilities. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510585 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability