FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required
About The Position
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist Principal for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support in the Arctic's premiere simulation center. As an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC), you must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development. You must possess expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training. This includes a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, current tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and force structure to incorporate training units into an exercise. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training. The Ops Manager will work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements, any potential changes to those requirements, and any conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements. Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process. The Ops Manager shall participate in and when required lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings. Plans or participates, as directed, in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises. Prepare briefings and other required materials. During event execution may serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required. Works in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment and is required to maximize the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), other Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission specific digital systems/tools, and other available IT and AI assets in the conduct of mission support. Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/contractors. Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES required
- Minimum five years’ experience with Military training and training support operations
- Five years of operations and training management experience at Brigade level and above
- Three years’ experience, within the last 10 years, with military simulations
- Robust understanding of the Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and MTC Operations
- Technical expertise in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle
- Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of MC systems
- Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army and Joint training programs
- Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
- Knowledge of and experience with emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK, AIDP)
- SECRET clearance required
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
Nice To Haves
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development.
- Expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training.
- Detailed understanding of current military doctrine, current tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and force structure to incorporate training units into an exercise.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training.
- Work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements, any potential changes to those requirements, and any conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements.
- Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process.
- Participate in and when required lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings.
- Plan or participate, as directed, in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises.
- Prepare briefings and other required materials.
- During event execution may serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required.
- Maximize the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), other Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission specific digital systems/tools, and other available IT and AI assets in the conduct of mission support.
- Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/contractors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
