Position Title: Exercise Planner & Venue Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Lansing, MI

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 0800-1630; with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends based on exercise schedules.

Travel: Required for other locations such as Camp Grayling, Alpena CRTC, Fort McCoy, Fort Custer and occasional travel to other cities within the U.S.

Position Summary: Seeking an experienced professional to lead planning, coordination, and execution of multi-agency Domestic Operations and Homeland Security exercises supporting the Michigan National Guard (MING). This position manages venue selection, scenario development, exercise control, partner engagement, and after-action reporting for large-scale Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) events. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).

This position is contingent upon contract award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop, coordinate, and manage the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for annual and ad-hoc DSCA / Homeland Security exercises.

Design exercise scenarios, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL), and role-player scripts to meet mission objectives.

Plan, secure, and manage exercise venues, resources, and training sites.

Lead coordination with federal, state, local agencies, DoD components, and non-governmental partners.

Facilitate planning meetings, workshops, tabletop exercises, and rehearsals.

Provide subject matter expertise in DSCA, CBRN consequence management, and joint operations.

Support exercise cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection objectives.

Prepare and deliver detailed After Action Reviews (AARs), lessons learned reports, and recommendations.

Maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure compliance with contract standards.

Travel to exercise sites, primarily within Michigan, with occasional travel to Wisconsin or other states (~15 trips/year).

All other duties as assigned

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America No. 3359 on the 2024 list

Foodservice Equipment Reports 2024 Top Dealer

VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 and 2025 Employer Awards

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024 Distribution Giants list

Great Expectations Award for Outstanding Growth in 2023

Strata GPO Top 10 Dealer

RATIONAL 2024 Premium Partner Award

Great Place to Work®

2021,2022,2023,2024, and 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation

2021, 2023, and 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

ENERGY STAR® Partner

Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner

Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.

Requirements

Security Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC and SECRET clearance.

This position requires passing an extensive background check.

Qualifications:

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).

Experience mentoring civilian and military organizations in large-scale exercise environments.

Deep knowledge of CBRN consequence management operations and coordination with civilian agencies.

Experience supporting NORAD-USNORTHCOM or National Guard exercises.

At least 5 years of experience planning, developing, and executing functional or full-scale Homeland Defense / DSCA exercises.

Expertise in CPX, STX, and FTX exercise development, including control, observation, data collection, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience with White Cell operations (Exercise Control Cell, Simulation Cell).

Familiarity with APAN, ReadSIM, WebEOC, LLIS, and JELC methodologies.

Strong knowledge of ICS, NRF, NIMS, and DoD/DSCA operations.

Excellent communication and writing skills; capable of developing detailed reports, plans, and presentations.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and SECRET clearance..

Valid U.S. driver's license

Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner

Excellent and accurate written communication

Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required

Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry

Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic

Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee 401(k) with company match

Professional Team Environment

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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