Principal Military Trainer (Joint Force Analyst Trainer) - Suffolk, VA
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. An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. In this role, you will: 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.
Requirements
- A U.S. Citizenship.
- An active U.S. DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- One of the following education and experience combinations: 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.
- To be willing and able 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.
- The expertise in operational planning, trend analysis, and exercise coordination.
- A 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
