Collective Trainer

General Dynamics Information Technology • Brownsville, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Collective Trainer Transform technology into opportunity as a Collective Trainer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, delivering high-quality training that prepares Soldiers for the challenges of modern warfare. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Collective Trainer, you will directly support the III Corps Warrior Skills Training Center at Fort Hood, Texas, providing hands-on simulation training that strengthens unit readiness and operational effectiveness. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Uses Army simulation tools in an immersive, gaming-based blended simulation environment to train U.S. Army units from Individual to Company Level. Serves as an operator for WSTC systems, including powering up, troubleshooting, repairing, and powering down systems. Performs network and simulation preparation prior to operations, as well as maintenance and adjustments before, during, and after exercises. Designs, develops, and integrates training scenarios that align with customer training focus and intent, meeting doctrinal and operational requirements. Maintains proficiency in related Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS) and ensures full interoperability between simulation platforms (GFT, WST, TSS). Coaches Soldiers on the use of simulation systems to achieve training objectives. Uses scripts to adjust simulated variables, conditions, and environments based on customer requirements. Provides analytical and technical support for training projects, including creation and refinement of tactical/operational documentation. Maintains currency with emerging U.S. and Coalition doctrine, tactics, equipment, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of simulation-based training experience; leadership experience at platoon through brigade level.
• Working knowledge of military use of simulations and Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with scripting and C++ programming to adjust simulation variables and conditions.
• Proficiency with C2IS systems and scenario development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and network issues.
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certification, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Secret Clearance required to start
• US Citizenship Required
• Former Senior Noncommissioned Officer (E-7 or above) with Master Leader Course (MLC) graduation or higher Professional Military Education (PME) equivalent; proven expertise in Army training methodology, planning, and execution.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience interfacing with military, government, and contractor personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Virtual Battle Space (VBS)
• Operational deployment experience (OIF/OND/OEF).

Responsibilities

• Uses Army simulation tools in an immersive, gaming-based blended simulation environment to train U.S. Army units from Individual to Company Level.
• Serves as an operator for WSTC systems, including powering up, troubleshooting, repairing, and powering down systems.
• Performs network and simulation preparation prior to operations, as well as maintenance and adjustments before, during, and after exercises.
• Designs, develops, and integrates training scenarios that align with customer training focus and intent, meeting doctrinal and operational requirements.
• Maintains proficiency in related Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS) and ensures full interoperability between simulation platforms (GFT, WST, TSS).
• Coaches Soldiers on the use of simulation systems to achieve training objectives.
• Uses scripts to adjust simulated variables, conditions, and environments based on customer requirements.
• Provides analytical and technical support for training projects, including creation and refinement of tactical/operational documentation.
• Maintains currency with emerging U.S. and Coalition doctrine, tactics, equipment, and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level