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Job Description:

CTI, a Parsons Company, is seeking a highly skilled and mission‑focused Joint Experimentation and Data Integration Operations (JEDI Ops) Team Lead to support the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) J81 Joint Innovation and Experimentation Division. This position leads a diverse team of 21 professionals conducting cutting-edge exercise experimentation, concept development, and technology integration across the Indo-Pacific region.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of emerging warfighting concepts, integrated deterrence, and joint experimentation.

This position is required to be onsite and located at Camp Smith in Hawaii.

What You'll Be Doing:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a 21‑person team and provide strategic direction for joint experimentation initiatives supporting USINDOPACOM

• Provide strategic direction to the JEDI Ops program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and national security objectives

• Manage program planning, budgeting, performance tracking, and risk mitigation

• Oversee the development, execution, and analysis of complex exercises, including Joint Battle Problems across the INDOPACOM AOR

• Drive kill web and future warfighting concept development, integrating emerging technologies and producing actionable recommendations

• Manage logistics, personnel readiness, equipment, and deployment operations

• Build strong relationships with military, government, and industry partners and represent the program at key events

Required Clearance:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR 15+ years of specialized experience

• Minimum of 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Proven experience managing teams of 15+ personnel in high-tempo or high‑stakes environments

• Significant DoD or military experience in exercise planning, operations, or program management, preferably in INDOPACOM

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Professional certification such as PMP

• Completion of advanced military planning courses (SAMS, SAASS, JAWS)

• Expertise in Joint Training Program (JTP), Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), or advanced warfighting concepts such as kill web integration, integrated deterrence, or JADC2

• Experience briefing senior military or civilian leadership (GO/FO/SES level)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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