Exercises Coordinator / Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on929, McCathern Avenue, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, 29154, United States
About DAWSON
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community. Aloha, representing the sharing of life and embodying humility and respect, is one of our core values. This common spirit bonds our 'ohana together, guiding us as we treat our employees, families, clients, and partners with trust, understanding, and compassion. We strive to live aloha every day and are committed to sharing it across the globe.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Exercises Coordinator to support operational training and mission readiness activities for a high-performing Air Force organization at Shaw Air Force Base. This position plays a key role in planning, coordinating, tracking, and supporting a variety of military training exercises, including large-scale joint exercises, live-fire events, and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events that utilize advanced virtual and simulated training environments.
The ideal candidate enjoys coordinating across multiple organizations to ensure training objectives are successfully planned, executed, and evaluated. You will serve as a vital liaison between squadron leadership, exercise planners, scheduling personnel, and participating organizations, ensuring mission objectives are identified, integrated into planning efforts, and achieved during execution.
Hiring Process & Application
Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please review the full position description and click "Start Your Application" when ready. DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates; if no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
Security & Verification:
- This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Candidates must possess a professional work history and maintain standards consistent with government and military support environments.
- Applicants should have no significant adverse employment or military disciplinary history within the past five years.
Scam Awareness: DAWSON's career portal utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system. Recruiting emails will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never ask you to send money, purchase equipment, download apps for interviews (such as Teams or WhatsApp), conduct interviews via chat-only platforms, or request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps.
Equal Opportunity
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
929, McCathern Avenue, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, 29154, United States
Sumter, South Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate and track unit participation in scheduled training exercises and mission readiness activities
- check_circleMonitor exercise schedules and provide regular status updates to squadron leadership
- check_circleSupport planning and execution efforts for major Air Force and joint-service training events
- check_circleCoordinate with operations, training, and scheduling teams to ensure mission objectives are achieved
- check_circleMaintain exercise planning records, schedules, briefings, and supporting documentation
- check_circleConsolidate and maintain After-Action Reports and lessons learned from completed exercises
- check_circleDevelop and update leadership briefings, presentations, and exercise status reports
- check_circleSchedule and facilitate planning meetings, record minutes, and track action items
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Requirements
- verifiedActive Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- verifiedMinimum of three (3) years of experience working in a military environment
- verifiedMinimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a Flight Scheduler within a Department of Defense flying squadron
Nice to Have
Experience supporting Air Force operational units, flying squadrons, or training organizations. Familiarity with large-scale military exercises, including joint, coalition, or combat readiness training events. Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) or virtual training environments. Experience coordinating across multiple organizations in a fast-paced operational setting. Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills. Proficiency in preparing leadership briefings, reports, and presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) program with employer matchcheck_circlePaid vacation and sick leavecheck_circleEmployer-paid basic life and AD&D insuranceEmployee Assistance Program
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Day-to-day, the Exercises Coordinator / Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Security Clearance at DAWSON will coordinate and track unit participation in scheduled training exercises and mission readiness activities; monitor exercise schedules and provide regular status updates to squadron leadership; support planning and execution efforts for major air force and joint-service training events; and coordinate with operations, training, and scheduling teams to ensure mission objectives are achieved.
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About DAWSON
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, operating within the defense and space industry. Established in 2004, the company leverages over two decades of experience to deliver specialized construction, environmental, operations and maintenance, and professional technical services. Its in-place management systems and responsive global reach provide depth and versatility for solving complex client challenges across the sector.
The organization maintains a strategic footprint with offices in Hawaii and throughout the United States, supported by worldwide partners. This structure allows DAWSON to function as a financially robust small business with the operational scale of a larger enterprise. The company focuses on providing innovative, cost-effective, and integrated solutions tailored to meet emerging global needs for its diverse client base.
DAWSON prioritizes the recruitment and retention of highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering high-value outcomes. The organization utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system for all recruitment communications, ensuring transparency and security. Candidates can verify current opportunities and apply through the official careers portal at dawsonohana.com/careers. The company maintains strict hiring protocols that prohibit requests for money, equipment purchases, or banking information outside of secure onboarding procedures.
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