What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intelligence Planner – Army Training & Exercise Support position at Chitra?
Company: Chitra Productions, LLC
Position: Intelligence Planner
Location: On-Island (Hawaii)
Security Clearance: Active Secret Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Chitra Productions is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner to support U.S. Army training exercises and Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations. This position will provide intelligence planning, scenario development, and exercise execution support to ensure realistic and effective training for Army and Joint forces.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in military intelligence, operational planning, and Army or Joint training exercises, with experience supporting the Joint Exercise Life Cycle and integrating intelligence into complex training scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intelligence planning and coordination throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle, including exercise preparation, execution, and post-exercise activities.
- Support the planning and execution of Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations.
- Serve as a member of the Exercise Control (EXCON) and Higher Command (HICOM) teams during training exercises.
- Develop and coordinate exercise products, including Road to War materials, Orders of Battle, intelligence annexes, exercise scripts, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), and After Action Reviews (AARs).
- Integrate intelligence products, threat information, and operational scenarios into training exercises to support realistic training environments.
- Coordinate with T2COM G-2 and utilize available intelligence products, databases, and systems, including the Information Operations Network (ION).
- Develop and deliver dynamic, real-time intelligence scripting for integration into Mission Command Systems (MCS).
- Support role-player integration by developing scenario profiles, role-player cards, and conducting Role Player Academy activities as required.
- Operate within the Intelligence Fusion Cell during CTC rotations, providing intelligence support throughout exercise execution.
- Participate in post-rotation reviews and support completion of AAR requirements within 30 days following exercise completion.
- Coordinate with military personnel, exercise planners, and other stakeholders to ensure intelligence objectives are incorporated into training events.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance at a minimum.
- Experience supporting Army or Joint military operations, intelligence planning, or training exercises.
- Strong knowledge of military intelligence operations, doctrine, planning processes, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Understanding of the principles, methods, and processes involved in supporting military operations with intelligence.
- Experience supporting or facilitating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle.
- Ability to develop and deliver intelligence-related briefings, presentations, and exercise materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with military leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing operational requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience supporting Army or Joint training organizations, including staff coordination and planning processes.
- Previous experience as an Intelligence Operations Planner, Battalion Intelligence Officer (S-2), Army Service School Instructor, or Small Group Leader.
- Experience serving as an Observer/Controller-Trainer (OC/T) at a Combat Training Center.
- Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) qualification and branch qualification in a relevant functional area.
- Experience developing intelligence scenarios, Orders of Battle, MSELs, and exercise support products.
- Familiarity with EXCON, HICOM, Intelligence Fusion Cell operations, and Mission Command Systems.
- Experience supporting large-scale Army training exercises, CTC rotations, or Joint exercise planning and execution.