Training, Exercise, and Employment Plan Manager
Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Training, Exercise, and Employment Plan (TEEP) Manager to provide integrated planning, synchronization, and digital workflow support to U.S. Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC). The TEEP Manager serves as the central coordinator for the command's training and exercise calendar, ensuring alignment across operational, logistics, readiness, and resource management elements. This position requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with USMC / Joint planning systems, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic headquarters environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, publication, and maintenance of the Training, Exercises, and Employment Plan using systems such as SharePoint, AMHS, or equivalent organizational platforms.
- Develop and publish annual TEEP policy, procedures, timelines, and associated guidance.
- Coordinate and facilitate recurring TEEP conferences, briefings, and synchronization working groups.
- Represent the organization at force synchronization meetings, planning events, and related operational forums.
- Conduct holistic planning and synchronization of service-sponsored training, joint and internal exercises, and employment operations (e.g., Integrated Training Exercises, deployment programs, special purpose operations / training units).
- Ensure unity of effort by coordinating across staff sections, subordinate commands, and supporting organizations.
- Designate lead units or elements for events involving multiple stakeholders and track execution status.
- Liaise with logistics, training, and resource management teams to validate requirements and ensure support for exercises, deployments, and community relations events.
- Manage the TEEP budget in coordination with logistics, training, and resource management offices.
- Publish funding controls, track execution, and provide routine reporting on resource utilization.
- Support fiscal planning efforts by validating supplemental funding requests and ensuring compliance with regulations, SOPs, and fiscal controls.
- Conduct mission analysis to evaluate, prioritize, and recommend training and employment events based on operational benefit, force readiness, and risk.
- Maintain visibility on force commitments, resourcing constraints, and readiness impacts.
- Prepare reports, briefs, and decision-support products for senior leadership regarding TEEP execution, risk, gaps, and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Coordinate with internal staff sections, subordinate commands, external agencies, and community partners for the planning and execution of all assigned events.
- Support and track community engagement activities, including Fleet Weeks, public festivals, and outreach initiatives.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships to ensure seamless execution of training and employment requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Defense Studies, Logistics, or a related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in operations planning, training management, exercise planning, program administration, or similar military / DoD environment.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, message handling systems, and resource / budget management tools.Demonstrated experience in budget planning, program execution, and cross-functional coordination.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders and produce high-quality reports.Master's degree in Public Administration, Military Science, Strategic Studies, or related field.Professional certifications such as PMP, Program Management, or DoD training / exercise planning credentials.Experience supporting large-scale joint or coalition training events, force generation processes, or O&M resource management.Familiarity with DoD budgeting processes, force management, community relations planning, or service-level exercise programs.Work Location : Honolulu, HI. Clearance : Active TS / SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen. Physical Requirements : Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.