Exercise Planner Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the exercise planner position.

Previously, I was responsible for formal platform instruction to students regarding the planning and execution of Information Operations (IO) and Military Deception (MILDEC) Operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Completion of the Cyber Intelligence Field Training Unit (CIFTU) program
• Completion of Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (JCOPC), Joint Advanced Cyber Warfare Course (JAWC), or equivalent course
• Experience at the Air Operations Center (AOC), Operations Center (OC), or other service component operational level
• Former Numbered Fleet/Carrier Strike Group Communications Operator that served either on a CVN, Flagship or Maritime Operations Center (MOC) as an Assistant Communications Officer
• Knowledgeable in planning fleet communications requirements for a scalable range of maritime/joint operations
• Knowledge of SATCOM constellations, purposes, limitations and scheduling
• Has participated in a Fleet Synthetic Training exercise as a COMMO or Senior IT
• Experience in an administrative and office environment, including with Microsoft Office applications

I am excited to be applying for the position of exercise planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for cyber subject matter expertise on DOD’s Joint Training System (JTS) and its Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) exercise planning and execution and how to integrate within the DHS HSEEP processes for applicable integrated exercises.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with command centers
• Experience with combat arms MOS
• Completion of a Senior Leader Course (SLC), including ANCOC, IQC, or Sergeants Major Academy (SMA)
• Joint exercise planning experience, preferably including Combatant Command or Service Component headquarters level
• Specific exercise experience with Keen Edge
• Familiarity with the Joint Training System, Universal Joint Task List, Joint Mission Essential Task Development, joint operations and staff activities
• Currently have a secret clearance
• Experience with Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) planning, development, and implementation processes

In response to your job posting for exercise planner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for team Leadership and SME support to DHS through the new 2020 National Cyber Exercise and Planning Program (NCEPP) doctrine and guiding principles of Program Management, Design and Development, Conduct Evaluation, and Improvement Planning.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience as a major exercise planner
• Experience with planning and executing exercises in the Eastern European region
• Experience with researching and analyzing legislation and federal regulations related to security cooperation
• Experience with Concept and Funding Requests, train–and–equip proposal development, and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System
• Defense Institute for SC Studies Training
• Experience with civil affairs, peace keeping operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief
• Experience as a Battalion Operations Sergeant and BN/BDE CSM
• Senior Leader Course (SLC), ANCOC, IQC, or Sergeants Major Academy (SMA)

I am excited to be applying for the position of exercise planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for cyber knowledge and experience on DOD’s Joint Training System (JTS) and its Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) exercise planning and execution and how to integrate within the DHS HSEEP processes for applicable integrated exercises.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Good communication skills for interfacing face to face with customer
• Recent operational experience with Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Operational Design
• Current IAM Level III certification (CISM, CISSP, or GSLC)
• Experience in support of Service, COCOM or JS cyber exercise as a planner
• Experience with Concept and Funding Requests, train–and–equip proposal development, and the Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System
• Completion of Defense Institute for SC Studies Training
• Experience in a Combat Arms MOS
• Completion of the Senior Leader Course (SLC), ANCOC, IQC, or Sergeants Major Academy (SMA)

Please consider me for the exercise planner opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical and organizational expertise in the planning and execution of Combatant Command-level Security Cooperation exercises.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with writing technical reports and briefs that summarize observations and assessments from military training or exercise events
• Experience with the DoD Joint Training System (JTS) or the DHS Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation System (HSEEP)
• Experience at NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters or one of its components, regions or subordinate organizations
• Experience with the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)
• Experience with Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions, including natural disasters, CBRN, or security events
• DHS HSEEP Process certifications
• Knowledge of the DoD Joint Training System or the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Experience in space domain operations and two non-ICBM areas of expertise, including Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Missile Warning (MW), space tactics, or imagery analysis