Operations Order (OPORD) Writer - Exercise Planner
About The Position
GDIT is hiring an Operations Order (OPORD) Writer and Exercise Planner for the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program at the XVIII Airborne Corps Mission Training Complex in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The program supports individual sustainment and collective Mission Command training, leadership training and development, Warfighter Functions training, Delta Training, first-person simulations, and constructive-simulation-supported training. It also supports technical integration between simulation and C4I systems, training and exercise networks, and Risk Management Framework certification and accreditation security and risk-management activities. The role develops and refines Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation-driven exercises, and creates complex scenarios that challenge training audiences. The planner may serve as a mentor or observer/controller, gather observations of unit actions, and contribute to unit After Action Reviews. Responsibilities also include maintaining a repository of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), writing higher-headquarters OPORDs, representing Division or higher headquarters during collective training when needed, and serving in the Higher Command Response cell to answer training units' formal requests for information. The position is onsite in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with travel required less than 10%. Candidates must have a Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance. The advertised salary range is $75,529–$102,187; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
- U.S. Army MEL IV qualification or equivalent.
- At least 12 years of related experience; the requisition qualifications separately state 15+ years of related experience.
- Experience as a Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer, or Senior NCO.
- Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Advanced proficiency in staff planning, OPORD and technical writing/editing, and content management in one or more Warfighting Functions (WfFs).
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
- Familiarity with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
- 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 (OE) using DATE.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more Warfighting Functions.
- Technological proficiency, organization, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a large volume of information quickly and work well with others as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Joint military experience.
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 (AARs).
- 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, answering 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
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid leave options 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
