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Space Readiness and Exercise Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton
tuition assistance
Oct 24, 2025
Job Number: R0227974

Space Readiness and Exercise Planner

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a defense mission professional, you'll bring your operational, planning, testing, and exercise background to work on projects for the client. As a Space Exercise Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of military exercises, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of their forces. You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in military planning processes, including the five paragraph standard orders format and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), to develop and implement comprehensive exercise directives. You will take staff and subordinate centers readiness data from the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and report it to the commander. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, contribute to the enhancement of military capabilities, and make a tangible impact on operational readiness. You'll guide the work we do for exercise planning and command readiness and the solutions we deliver for military missions.

You served your country as a seasoned military member, now continue your mission with us. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the space mission.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 6+ years of experience with operational and technical military planning, development, coordination, and execution of Joint, Coalition, and Service participation in Combatant Command operations, exercises, demonstrations, experiments, or real-world operations
  • Experience supporting the planning and execution of Tier Exercises in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0 and the Joint Planning Process
  • Experience in exercise design, coordination, and execution, including events at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, and military staff operations, including Joint and Service processes
  • Experience conducting training assessments and measuring proficiency
  • Knowledge of the Joint Training Program (JTP) and JELC doctrine and processes, and the DRRS for a squadron or higher command level
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to measure training outcomes against overall Command readiness and contribute substantive content to the development of Command Readiness Reports
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience leading and facilitating military exercises at various levels
  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools used in military planning and analysis
  • Experience controlling the DRRS for a JFCC level or higher
  • Experience in space operations
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in military planning and exercise design
  • Knowledge of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command operations
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to articulate exercise directives and initiate directives effectively
  • Military Planning, Operations, or similar Certifications

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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