Overview Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers. Summary: The Exercise Planning Support Specialist shall assist in the planning, development, and execution of exercise(s) with Mexican military supporting 1 AF’s Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) Program. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Develop a draft Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) for each exercise, to be discussed and approved at the Initial Planning Conference by both the US and Mexican exercise delegations participating in the exercise. These exercises may be standalone events or be linked to other exercises such as ARDENT SENTRY or VIGILANT SHIELD. The exercises will be primarily Field Training Exercises (FTX), with portions conducted at the Command Post Exercise (CPX) level. Assist in the coordination and development of approximately four US Mexico exercise planning conferences per year as part of the JELC, and one exercise execution. Shall be prepared to support conference(s) that average three days in duration and will require extensive contractor coordination and preparation in order to support. Shall be prepared to support the JELC planning events, with locations alternating between US and Mexico locations. Execution of FTX/CPX events will occur simultaneously in both US and Mexico. Shall assist in the conduct of exercise planning using an annual JELC that complements CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) exercises to incorporate the following primary planning events: Initial Planning Conference, Mid-Term Planning Conference, and Final Planning Conference. Shall support all necessary JELC meetings involving Mexican military participation, to ensure de-confliction and coordination. Support for the JELC is completed with exercise execution and the post-exercise After Action Conference with US-Mexico participation and final report development. The follow-on annual exercise concept will also be discussed at the After-Action Conference. Shall coordinate US (non-Mexican) In-Progress-Review (IPR) meetings (pre-JELC conferences), approximately five (5) associated with the planning and execution of exercises involving US-Mexican military and interagency participation. Shall interface with N-NC Staff, USNORTHCOM Components and Subordinate Commands, NORAD Regions and Sectors, and any interagency participants at the regional, federal, and multinational level during exercise planning and development to ensure training objectives are identified during exercise development. Coordinate with Mexican military exercise planners to confirm participation of Mexican Navy and Marines (SEMAR) and Mexican Army and Air Force (SEDENA) in selected N-NC exercises. Shall lead and coordinate all logistics and country clearance processes required to conduct the planned JELC conferences. Provide recommendation to the CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) government lead as to travel, lodging, and interpreter requirements. Shall develop exercise scenarios based on current cyber threats and hazards, new and existing communications systems, exercise engagement initiatives with Mexican military (MEX-Mil) forces, and other training situations in these areas that further CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) efforts to support mission readiness requirements. Shall coordinate US/MEX-Mil attendance, preparation, and distribution of read-aheads, conference facility (when conference in US location) and required equipment availability, conference briefing slide development to include any issues to be discussed, and sourcing of interpreter services & equipment. Develop the initial conference agenda and will support and facilitate the conference presentations and discussions as needed and lead the documentation (Minutes), and Spanish interpretation, of JELC conferences with US-Mexican participants. Shall plan for approximately one US/MEX-Mil conference event per quarter. Shall support execution of approximately three pre-exercise Communications Exercise (COMMEX) events for all exercises involving US-Mexican military participation. Each pre-exercise COMMEX lasts approximately 3 hours. Qualifications Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Ability to analyze complex data and situations, and provide clear, actionable insights. Strong capability to identify problems, think critically, and implement effective solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams or cross-functional environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 5-8 years of experience as an exercise planner to meet this requirement. This position requires personnel to be fluent in the Spanish language. Must be able to discuss technical and military requirements in the Spanish language. US citizen Must have a Secret clearance Pay and Benefits At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.