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Network Systems Planner

Trinity Global ConsultingLansing, Michigan🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Network Systems Planner at Trinity Global Consulting, you'll drive critical network planning for large-scale joint exercises, offering significant impact and skill development in military communications and cyber operations. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a background in Brigade-level Mission Command and signal support who thrive in collaborative, on-site environments. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to vital national defense initiatives and advance your expertise.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Posted
5 months ago

Job Description

Duties May Include:

• Translate service-directed training requirements into network and signal planning inputs; integrate with UJTML/JMETs and joint cyber/signal doctrine

• Identify capability gaps and communicate white-cell requirements to lead signal planners at least 90 days prior to execution

• Support four planning conferences and three COMMEX events leading up to exercise execution

• Establish and maintain network connections; manage AIS and IP-based LAN assets during execution

• Develop the Master Net List, validate spectrum requests, coordinate COMSEC and radio/SATCOM requirements with the MIARNG G6 Spectrum Manager

• Manage cyber and signal scenario injects, including MSEL support and battlefield SA/cyber threat injects

• Advise Northern Strike leadership on communications architecture, spectrum supportability, and mission command systems

• Collect lessons learned, support the Signal After-Action Report, and produce post-exercise whitepapers

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience within the last five years supporting Mission Command at Brigade level or higher

• Experience in a Brigade or higher S6 section; producing signal reports and providing signal support

• Experience with ACAS, JIST, military communications planning, network operations, and spectrummanagement

• Current Security+ certification required

• Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Northern Strike, JNTC, or comparable large-scale joint exercise support experience

• Experience with cyber/signal scenario management and MSEL integration

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
  • Paid Time OffPTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Paid Holidays11 federal holidays observed annually.
  • Disability & Life Insurance – Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
  • Professional Training – Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.

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