Principal Military Trainer (Joint Force Analyst Trainer) - Suffolk, VA

Serco • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Joint Force Analyst Trainer to join our Suffolk, VA team in support of the Joint Staff J7, Joint Training, Deployable Training Division (DTD). This role provides high-level observation, training, and feedback to Joint Force Commanders and their staffs, helping to improve the readiness and operational effectiveness of the current and future Joint Force across strategic and operational training events and exercises. This position involves joint and multinational training engagements and requires functional expertise in one or more joint operational areas.

Requirements

• A U.S. Citizenship.
• An active U.S. DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of military or professional leadership experience; or Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience.
• A deep understanding of at least one functional area noted above, particularly within joint operational planning.
• Familiarity with the commander's decision cycle and joint staff functions.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to hazardous duty locations (up to 25%).
• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
• Joint or service-level planning experience and ability to present complex information to senior leaders.
• Expertise in operational planning, trend analysis, and exercise coordination.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for producing official training documents and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or similar staff.
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process and advanced warfighting concepts.
• Completion of Joint Forces Staff College or service equivalent.
• Experience leading seminars or briefings for flag-level officers.
• Skilled in producing operational orders, after-action reports, and lessons learned materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Deployable Training Teams (DTTs), observing and training Combatant Command and Joint Task Force leadership and staffs during joint and multinational exercises.
• Identify key command challenges and provide cross-functional analysis to develop best practices and lessons learned.
• Conduct in-depth research into strategic documents, historical exercises, and real-world operations.
• Analyze staff processes and planning to align phased operational planning with strategic guidance.
• Act as subject matter expert and trainer in at least one functional area: Plans and Assessment, Sustainment, Intelligence, Command and Control, Current Operations, Operational Law, Interagency Cooperation, Fires and Targeting, IO, Cyber, Space, IAMD, and/or Force Protection.
• Mentor and support new Observer Trainers and provide continuity within the Deployable Training Division.
• Produce detailed after-action reports and joint lessons learned inputs (e.g., FAAR, ESR, CFR, IAAR).
• Contribute to doctrine development and facilitate senior-level seminars including PINNACLE, CAPSTONE, and KEYSTONE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree