MESF Exercise Planning Support SME

D2 Government Solutions is seeking a MESF Exercise Planning Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) aligned with Objective Area 3 to support the Force Generation Professional Support Services requirement for Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG ONE). This is a contingent position focused on planning, coordinating, and executing integrated training exercises to support MESF operational readiness. Location & Work Schedule

• Primary Work Location: MESG ONE, NOLF-IB, Imperial Beach, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
• Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Training events may occur in forest, desert, littoral, and coastal environments, * Plan, develop, and refine Basic and Advanced Phase integrated training exercises in coordination with Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces units
• Ensure alignment with joint and combined exercise objectives
• Provide support for:
• Exercise design and control
• Scenario development (including MSEL development)
• Participant evaluation
• After-action reviews (AARs)
• Support MESF participation in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including resource allocation, scheduling, and sequencing of training events
• Integrate the Intelligence Cycle and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes into exercise planning and execution
• Support readiness reporting and deliver:
• In-progress reviews (IPRs)
• Status updates (written and oral)
• Briefings to MESG ONE N7 leadership

Do you have experience in Team training?, * Active SECRET clearance (required at time of application)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance within three (3) months of contract award
• Minimum 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience, including warfare qualification (expeditionary community preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of exercise planning or operational planning experience (NECC experience preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of Navy expeditionary operational, training, or readiness experience
• Minimum 3 years of recent NECC experience (military or contractor within the past 5 years); MESF experience highly desired
• Prior service in a Senior Enlisted or Department Head role
• Graduate of Maritime Staff Operator Course (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• PMP-RMP certification preferred
• Familiarity with AI tools in government or civilian environments highly desired

Security Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (and meet TS/SCI eligibility requirements as outlined)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must comply with all Navy security policies and complete required training (e.g., Navy e-Learning)