We are searching for Exercise Project Officer(s) (EPO) who will be tasked to support the PACAF PLANORD listed exercises during the entirety of the “Joint Exercise Life Cycle” (JELC), i.e. from the Concept Development Conference/Initial Planning Conference (or time of assignment) through Execution and the After Action Review (AAR) process. This entire cycle is referred to as the JELC, and will apply for all JCS and PACAF exercises, events, and engagements. This position is located at Joint Base Pearl-Hickmam HI.  This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

B3H is a leader in building winning DoD and corporate teams. B3H provides the full spectrum of strategic planning, program management, acquisitions management, systems engineering & integration, cost analysis, training, systems requirements analysis, and instructional system design for the DoD. B3H delivers quality performance with complete government visibility and control. B3H Corporate headquarters are in Shalimar, Florida.

• The Site Manager in coordination with the Contractor shall assign EPOs for each planned exercise. Changes to assignments may be coordinated between the Site Manager, COR, and A373 Branch Chief. Dependent on mission requirements and HHQ guidance, EPOs may be asked to work or assist with other exercises as required.
• EPOs shall be responsible for formulating, developing, assisting with implementation, and documenting each assigned exercise/engagement. Specifically, the contractor shall plan and organize assigned exercises, estimate costs and funding within assigned budget, and conduct all phases of the exercise planning cycle from the time of assignment through the after-action assessment.
•  EPOs shall coordinate and communicate with other offices and activities (e.g., USINDOPACOM, HQ PACAF, other service components, NAF agencies, Wings, etc.) that have a role in the assigned exercise. EPOs shall coordinate with USAF and/or other service component planners and their staffs to provide guidance, assistance, and training to ensure continuity of effort and the orderly management and execution of the operations and logistics support functions. EPOs shall be required to develop the purpose, objectives and attendee list for exercise planning meetings and conferences in coordination with the designated Lead Planner and PACAF/A37 COR, as well as coordinate the logistical support for those events. The EPO shall analyze and document the effectiveness of exercise planning functions as part of the after-action reporting for assigned exercises.
• EPOs shall be familiar with historic inter-country relationships, and country specific customs and courtesies while planning PACAF participation in assigned exercises and engagements. Additionally, EPOs will account for current and projected PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs, type of aircraft assigned, etc.), PACAF roles, responsibilities, force presentation doctrine, and capabilities (i.e. Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR); Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC); Air Operations Center; etc.) when coordinating with partner nations and other service components. These factors will be key to shaping and scoping PACAF participation in the full JELC of exercises/engagements.
• EPOs are responsible to identify, analyze and resolve contingency issues and errors that arise during the JELC. They will coordinate and communicate with participating units, Wings and MAJCOM staff and leadership to highlight the current and expected issues and socialize Courses of Action (COAs) to mitigate JELC deviations, and ensure issues are resolved.

• Have current military experience within the last 5-10 years (highly desired).
• Have a military officer background (preferred); rated and/or logistics experience (highly desired).
• Have Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or MAJCOM/NAF Staff experience (highly desired).
• Have at least 3 years of experience planning USAF MAJCOM–level, or equivalent exercises.
• Have at least 3-years aviation background (Pilot/Navigator/Air Battle Manager/ Aircrew Member) (preferred) to lead planning or conduct Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Staff Exercises STAFF-EX) or Table-Top Exercises (TTX) and Engagements involving aviation assets or that are aviation centric.
• Be familiar with operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations.
• Be familiar with the PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs, type of aircraft assigned, etc.).
• Have a working knowledge of USINDOPACOM/PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) and PACAF Strategy.
• Be effective in verbal and written communications. (e.g. return phone call, email or other communication) to the Government within 12 business hours.
• Be able to work and lead in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
• Be able to liaise with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and Intelligence Agencies.
• Have working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications.
• Have good analytical skills and be able to operate in a demanding environment while executing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must posess a DoD Security Clearance of the appropriate level.

B3H Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: HR@B3H.com or call 850-651-3443.