Project Manager / Exercise Planner

SOSi is looking for a Project Manager/Exercise Planner which supports USINDOPACOM by delivering mission-critical engineering services, network infrastructure solutions, and comprehensive exercise planning to a diverse military and government customer base throughout the Pacific theater. Our team develops innovative and secure solutions that facilitate effective Command and Control (C2) strategies.  

Project Manager/Exercise Planner will design, coordinate, and manage technical solutions supporting military exercises and strategic projects. The role requires direct interaction with senior DoD personnel, network engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders to ensure timely, secure, and effective execution of USINDOPACOM's mission.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES 

• Manage the complete project and exercise planning lifecycle, from initiation through execution and closeout, delivering aligned solutions with strategic C2 initiatives.
• Conduct technical exchanges, initiate and facilitate detailed planning conferences, ensuring collaborative solution development.
• Develop comprehensive project and exercise plans, articulating milestones, potential risks, mitigations, and clear achievement benchmarks.
• Lead and conduct briefings, technical discussions, and presentations to senior management, DoD leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure military exercises effectively align with operational and strategic objectives, leveraging existing and emerging technologies to enhance mission readiness.
• Conduct thorough After-Action Reviews (AARs), document lessons learned and ensure timely follow-up on identified actions.
• Conduct comprehensive project and exercise audits to ensure alignment with established DoD protocols, project milestones, and exercise objectives; utilize findings to drive continuous improvement in planning, coordination, and operational effectiveness.
• Foster innovation, implementing best practices and emerging technologies to continuously enhance project management and technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, and Continuous Monitoring requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.

• Active, in-scope Top Secret DoD security clearance with SCI Eligibility and US Passport.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience (minimum 8 years relevant government/military service in IT, Cyber, or Project Management roles).
• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience, preferably within IT environments supporting large, multifunctional teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience conducting military exercise planning via the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), preferably within the Pacific Theater.
• Comprehensive understanding of ITIL processes, including change, configuration, and release management.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Expertise in current technology areas, including network infrastructure, end-user systems, and security management.
• Proven capability to manage complex tasks under budgetary and time constraints across international settings.

• CompTIA Project certification (or equivalent).
• ITIL Foundations certification.
• IAT II certification (Security CE, CCNA-Security, CySA , or equivalent)
• An understanding of Zero Trust Architectures and their implementation
• Experience managing or deploying hybrid cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFe

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Approximately 20% travel required, primarily within the Indo-Pacific region and occasionally to continental United States (CONUS)
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.