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Now Hiring: Exercise Project Officer (Secret Clearance Required)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Full-Time | On-site | Travel up to 25%

Join Synertex LLC and make a global impact. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Exercise Project Officer to support Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) in planning, executing, and evaluating high-profile military exercises across the Indo-Pacific region. If you're passionate about strategic operations and thrive in a fast-paced, high-security environment—this is your opportunity to lead.

The salary is based on exercise planning experience, PACAF experience, and aviation-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PACAF PLANORD exercises across all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)—from concept through execution to After-Action Reviews.
• Manage planning, logistics, and documentation for multinational engagements and operations.
• Coordinate with U.S. and international stakeholders, from unit-level to agencies.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of exercise planning and execution.
• Travel up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations to oversee field operations.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance is mandatory.
• Master's degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience planning USAF MAJCOM-level or equivalent exercises.
• Aviation background (pilot, navigator, aircrew) strongly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with PACAF structure, strategy, and INDOPACOM's Theater Campaign Plan.
• Experience with operational/logistical support for exercises and mobilizations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and military planning systems such as JOPES, DCAPES, JTIMS, and GTSCMIS.

Knowledge Areas

• USAF exercise planning, CPXs, FTXs, TTXs, and STAFF-EX within the INDOPACOM AOR.
• M4S and military funding processes (MIPRs, AF-616s, CAMs).
• Coordination with MAJCOMs, Wings, and Joint Forces leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Comprehensive health care options
• Work at one of the most beautiful and strategically important bases in the world: JBPHH, Hawaii

Ready to elevate your career? Join a mission-focused team making a strategic difference in global defense. Apply today and be a part of Synertex's commitment to excellence and innovation in military operations.