MESF Exercise Planning Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Position Overview
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
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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)
Employment Conditions
This position is contingent upon contract award and subject to government approval of key personnel. Final details regarding work location, schedule, and employment terms will be confirmed upon award.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a resume suitable for government review and be prepared to meet all certification and clearance requirements prior to employment.
About D2 Government Solutions
D2GS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Learn more at www.d2-gs.com.
