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SaalexControl Cell/White Cell Member
Salary$95k – $105k
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSaalex Openings
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Experience supporting operational planning, military education, wargaming, exercises, command and control activities, or related defense operations
Knowledge of joint and maritime operational planning concepts and military doctrine
Ability to analyze operational problems and develop realistic training scenarios
Experience facilitating training events, exercises, or military professional education programs
Master's Degree in Operations Research, National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations, or a related field; OR Graduate of the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC); OR Equivalent military operational planning experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship required to obtain a clearance
Security investigation required to obtain a clearance
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Short term disability
Long term disability
Training and development
Wellness resources
Stock option benefit
About the role
Saalex is seeking a Control Cell (White Cell) Member in Newport, RI to support operational planning education, training, and wargaming activities in Newport, Rhode Island. The selected candidate will support operational-level maritime and joint force exercises, helping students apply planning concepts within a realistic command-and-control environment while contributing to the development of future military planners and leaders.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95k-$105k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite
Essential Functions:
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Serve as a Control Cell (White Cell) Member, collaborating with faculty to ensure exercise planning, execution, and scenario development support curriculum objectives.
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Support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of operational-level military exercises, simulations, and wargames.
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Provide instruction on Maritime Operations Center (MOC) doctrine, missions, functions, tasks, and operational planning processes.
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Facilitate student learning in maritime and joint operational planning, command and control, and decision-making.
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Develop exercise scenarios, injects, event timelines, and supporting training materials.
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Execute war games and exercises utilizing procedures contained in NWP 5-01, NWP 3-32, NTTP 3-32.1, JP 3-32, and related doctrine.
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Monitor exercise execution and adjust scenarios as necessary to maintain realism and training effectiveness.
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Prepare briefings, exercise materials, after-action reports, and training assessments.
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Coordinate with faculty, military personnel, and exercise support teams to ensure successful execution of training events.
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Research, analyze, and present operational concepts, planning considerations, and lessons learned.
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Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
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Experience supporting operational planning, military education, wargaming, exercises, command and control activities, or related defense operations.
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Knowledge of joint and maritime operational planning concepts and military doctrine.
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Ability to analyze operational problems and develop realistic training scenarios.
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Experience facilitating training events, exercises, or military professional education programs.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Operations Research, National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations, or a related field; OR Graduate of the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC); OR Equivalent military operational planning experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education.
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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Wellness Resources
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Stock Option Benefit