Exercise Development Support - GCE SME

Breakforth Solutions Inc•Twentynine Palms, CA

6d•$50 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Part-Time Exercise Development Support – GCE SME to join our team of dynamic professionals. Schedule may vary depending on exercises. The role involves providing experience-based mentorship to training unit commanders and their staffs on the creation of orders products and their ability to command and control operations. The SME will also provide MAGTFTC Exercise Control and Design Staff commander-level inputs into order and scenario product development, act as scenario commander when required, and execute a 4-day operationally focused command preparation course to better ready GCE Commanders to lead, train, and tactically employ their battalions and regiments in the context of Maneuver Warfare in support of the MAGTF.

Requirements

Active Secret with Top Secret eligibility
A minimum of 7 years of experience in USMC organizational processes at the regimental/base level or above.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations
4 years of experience employing USMC forces
4 years of experience in USMC training standards.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in USMC, joint, and multinational operations at the tactical and operational levels of war.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in employing and supervising the employment of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component).
A minimum of 4 years of experience with the policies, procedures, and methods associated with the creation of USMC doctrine and the development of USMC training standards.
Documented experience in the management and execution of Marine Corps training and education programs and comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps training and education system, training philosophy and implementation policies.
SME must be a graduate of Command and Staff or equivalent is required; have extensive knowledge of the Service’s warfighting philosophy and MAGTF doctrine across the range of military operations.
A combination of education and experience that displays the requisite skillset is considered.

Nice To Haves

The GCE SME will have experience leading and training units in the Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE) or Command Element (CE) units.
Experience with Marine Corps training and education programs and comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps training and education system, training philosophy and implementation policies.
Operational experience in the MAGTF with billets of an Operations Officer and/or Commanding Officer at the Battalion or higher level.
Expert knowledge of the roles and missions of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component), their employment, and how they contribute to USMC operations.
In-depth understanding of USMC warfighting doctrine, warfighting functions, command and staff operations, and Marine Corps procedures and responsibilities across all levels of war.
Depth of knowledge of Opposing Force employment in Force on Force training exercises.
Depth of knowledge of major peer/near-peer Threat/Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and operational employment.
Must possess knowledge of USMC requirements and capabilities in executing combat operations across the ROMO, including how the USMC executes operations in support of USMC MAGTF and Joint Force operations.
Must possess knowledge of other services (Air Force, Navy, and Army) combat operations doctrine to ensure thorough linkage between USMC and Joint Service Operations Doctrine.
Must be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.
Can design and develop training courses or course materials, plan and conduct training program evaluations, and have knowledge and experience in the development, execution and assessment of training plans and training events from platoon to division level.
SME must have demonstrated background in developing information and decision briefs and associated supporting documentation for General Officer level audiences. This will require strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide experience-based mentorship to training unit commanders and their staffs on the creation of orders products and their ability to command and control operations.
Provide MAGTFTC Exercise Control and Design Staff commander-level inputs into order and scenario product development.
Act as scenario commander, when required, in order to provide commander’s guidance and intent, drive the planning process for training units and students, and make commander decisions upon execution within the scenario.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Execute a 4-day operationally focused command preparation course to better ready GCE Commanders to lead, train, and tactically employ their battalions and regiments in the context of Maneuver Warfare in support of the MAGTF.