Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job Description🚀 Step into the arena where strategy meets execution.
SOSi is seeking an Exercise Planner / Project Manager to drive mission-critical operations supporting USINDOPACOM across the Indo-Pacific. This is not a back-office role—this is where complex problems get solved in real time.
You’ll operate at the center of a dynamic, multinational exercise ecosystem—aligning global stakeholders, enabling secure network capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions that power Command & Control (C2). With opportunities to travel, engage senior leaders, and directly influence coalition operations, your impact will be immediate, visible, and mission-critical.
Essential Job Duties
Exercise Planning and Execution (Primary)
- Lead and execute JELC planning activities across multiple exercises.
- Coordinate directly with J637, service components, and coalition partners.
- Translate operational objectives into technical and network requirements.
- Plan and support:
- IPCs, MPCs, FPCs.
- Site surveys and technical exchanges.
- Execution and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
- Ensure alignment between exercise objectives and capabilities.
Requirement Integration and Prioritization
- Capture, validate, and refine exercise requirements across enclaves (IMN, CX-J/K/G, FVEY).
- Deconflict and prioritize requirements across simultaneous exercises and regions.
- Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure delivery alignment.
- Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies early and drive resolution.
Project and Delivery Oversight (Secondary)
- Manage execution timelines, milestones, and deliverables tied to exercise support
- Interface with other exercise planners and project managers, engineers, and field teams to track progress
- Ensure delivery aligns with operational timelines and mission priorities
- Support development of:
- ROMs, LOMs, and As-Designed solutions
- Status updates and leadership briefings
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with senior DoD leadership, including INDOPACOM J6/J69 and component commands
- Lead and facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and coordination meetings
- Provide clear, actionable updates to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum Requirements
- Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning.
- PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Minimum 5+ years supporting:
- Military exercises.
- Operational planning or coordination.
- Strong understanding of:
- INDOPACOM operational environment.
- Coalition networks and mission partner integration.
- Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
- Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments.
- Familiarity with:
- IMN, CENTRIXS environments
- RMF / ATO processes
- Prior experience supporting:
- RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, and any other Indo-Pacific theater level Exercises
Work Environment:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.
Working at SOSi:
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
- Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning
- PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Minimum 5+ years supporting military exercises and operational planning/coordination
- Strong understanding of INDOPACOM operational environment
- Strong understanding of coalition networks and mission partner integration
- Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
- Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments
- Familiarity with IMN, CENTRIXS environments
- Familiarity with RMF / ATO processes
- Prior experience supporting RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, or other INDOPACOM exercises
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
