Virtual Neptune Hawk Exercise Planning Officer

Virtual Neptune Hawk Operations Planner

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Virtual Neptune Hawk (VNH) Operations Planner to support the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of Virtual Neptune Hawk events within high-fidelity simulator environments. This position reports to the NH Team Lead and works closely with the broader NH Team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The planner will focus on both simulated and live NEPTUNE HAWK exercises, as well as other INDOPACOM or PACAF-directed events, ensuring realism, operational relevance, and effective integration of live, virtual, and constructive elements.

VNH Event Planning and Execution

• Support the Active Duty NH OCE Lead planners and NH Team Lead throughout the full VNH Joint Exercise Lifecycle.
• Coordinate the development, integration, and execution of realistic simulation scenarios that include intelligence, logistics, and AOC-like functions.
• Design threat presentations, simulated orders of battle, and scenario injects that challenge and engage participants.
• Support after-action review processes to identify and document improvements for future simulated operations.

Technical and Operational Expertise

Security and Compliance

Communication and Liaison

Program Support and Evaluation

Participate in live-fly NEPTUNE HAWK events as mission and security requirements allow. Travel 25-50%.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

This position requires an active Top Secret / SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements : The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually.