Officer Senior Trainer

Valiant Integrated Services • Annville, PA

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About The Position

Valiant is seeking an Officer Senior Trainer (OST) to support the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The OST serves as the principal Mission Command training advisor to assigned ARNG commanders and builds positive mentoring and coaching relationships with battalion, brigade, and division commanders and staffs to help them achieve Mission Command proficiency aimpoints.

The role supports training requests and advises units on doctrine, techniques, and procedures for integrating Warfighting Functions across the Operations Process and Command Post operations. The OST also helps develop, execute, and synchronize Mission Command training in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming domains; manages designated training events and exercises through the MCTSP Joint Event Life Cycle process; and mentors unit commanders and staffs in training management and long-range training strategies. The position reports directly to the MTC Site Manager.

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Work is primarily in an office environment, with occasional outdoor work and occasional exposure to natural conditions at locations around the United States. The regular work week is Monday through Friday, and normal hours are 0800–1700; both may vary based on mission requirements. Overtime and travel are required as needed. Physical requirements may include lifting, using stairs, climbing, and extended sitting or standing.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; subject area is immaterial.
• Completion of CGSC/ILE (MEL 4) military education.
• Previous battalion-level or higher-echelon command experience.
• At least 8 years of related experience conducting Army and Joint training.
• At least 2 years of experience with exercise planning using the JELC process.
• Former FA57 qualification or demonstrated experience in planning and employment of Army simulations.
• Full understanding of the Army’s suite of Mission Command information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Senior Service College completion.
• Brigade- or Division-level experience and primary staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for obtaining, reviewing, and processing training requests in accordance with the Training Unit Commander’s intent, MCTSP scope of work, and ARNG training guidance.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on doctrine, techniques, and procedures for integrating all Warfighting Functions throughout the Operations Process and Command Post operations.
• Advise, recommend, assist, coordinate, facilitate, and support unit commanders in developing, executing, and synchronizing unit Mission Command training across live, virtual, constructive, and gaming domains.
• Manage designated small, medium, and large training events and exercises using the MCTSP Joint Event Life Cycle process.
• Mentor, coach, and teach unit commanders and staffs in training management and the development of long-range training strategies.
• As directed, conduct analysis and research with government customers, government Mission Command staff, and Field Service Contractors to improve training and interoperability.
• Develop and coordinate collection plans to support informal and formal After Action Reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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