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Virtual Neptune Hawk Operations Planner - Senior

Join to apply for the Virtual Neptune Hawk Operations Planner - Senior role at CACI International Inc. This full?time, regular position requires TS/SCI clearance and focuses on operational planning for both simulated and live NEPTUNE HAWK exercises within a simulator setting. The planner ensures realism, contributes to after?action reviews, and supports mission success through technical and operational expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the Active Duty NH planners and NH Team Lead throughout the full VNH Joint Exercise Lifecycle.


• Coordinate 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET / SCI clearance.


• SAP/STO and ACCM eligibility.


• Favorable clearance adjudication within the past 12 months.


• 7+ years rated experience in fighter/bomber or ISR aircraft, or Air Battle Management.


• Experience in Air Force operational planning or related disciplines.


• Bachelor's degree in applicable field (or equivalent experience).

Desired Qualifications

• 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.


• 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.


• Strong organizational effectiveness, problem?solving, and advisory skills.


• Ability to deliver clear briefings and articulate simulation environment capabilities.

What You Can Expect

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. You will be part of a high?performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation. We value trust, continuous growth, and limitless potential. Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range

$90,200 $198,600

Equal Opportunity

CAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.