Operations Order (OPORD) Writer - Exercise Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology • Fort Bragg, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an OPORD Writer and Exercise Planner for the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II program at the XVIII Airborne Corps Mission Training Complex. The role supports Army readiness through collective Mission Command training, leadership development, Warfighter Functions training, delta training, gaming and constructive simulations, and technical integration between simulation and C4I systems. The program also establishes and maintains training and exercise networks and performs Risk Management Framework certification, accreditation, security, and risk-management activities.

The position creates, evaluates, and refines Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training and simulation-driven exercises. It develops complex scenarios, maintains a repository of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures, and produces higher-headquarters OPORDs. When requested, the planner may serve as a mentor or observer/controller, represent Division or higher headquarters during collective training, and support unit After Action Reviews by gathering observations. During exercise execution, the planner serves on the Higher Command Response cell and answers formal requests for information from training units. The role is onsite at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with less than 10% travel and 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or equivalent.
• 12 or more years of related experience; the requisition summary also lists 15 or more years of related experience.
• Experience as a Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer, or Senior NCO.
• Secret clearance required and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Advanced proficiency in staff planning, OPORD and technical writing/editing, and content management in one or more Warfighting Functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of Command and Control Systems (C2IS).
• Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Experience writing Brigade-and-above OPORDs.
• Strong understanding of Operational Environments using DATE.
• Subject Matter Expert in one or more Warfighting Functions.
• Technological proficiency; ability to work well with others as a hardworking team player.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of information quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Joint military experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and refine Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation-driven exercises.
• Develop engaging, complex scenarios that challenge the training audience.
• Serve in a mentorship or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gather observations based on unit actions during training events and provide input to unit After Action Reviews.
• Maintain a comprehensive repository of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Create higher-headquarters OPORDs and, when necessary, represent Division or higher headquarters for Brigade and below collective training.
• Serve as a member of the Higher Command Response cell during exercise execution and answer formal requests for information from training units.
• Conduct ongoing research and maintain current visibility of emerging warfighting capabilities and trends.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Wellness packages.
• Internal mobility support and an AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Military-friendly workplace and culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

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