JEDI Operations Lead, Principal - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Halawa, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
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%
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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