Support Manning and Equipment Document (ESMED) Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology • Leavenworth, KS

37d • $82,450 - $111,550 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Exercise Support Manning and Equipment Document (ESMED) Lead (Operations Analyst Senior) to serves as the primary integrator and coordinator for developing, maintaining, and managing the ESMED in support of the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Ft Leavenworth KS. The Exercise Support Manning and Equipment Document (ESMED) Lead serves as the primary integrator and coordinator for developing, maintaining, and managing the ESMED in support of the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). The ESMED Lead ensures accurate representation of personnel and equipment requirements supporting Warfighter Exercises (WFX) and other MCTP-directed training events. This position directly supports MCTP’s mission to train Division through Corps-level headquarters in the art and science of mission command.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint software.
• Familiar with current Army and Joint doctrine.
• BS/BA degree with 5+ years of military experience, or high school education with 10 years military experience.
• Secret clearance required
• Communication
• Leadership
• Time Management
• 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a former field grade officer, warrant officer, or sergeant major.
• Successfully served in a key developmental position at brigade/battalion level.
• An advanced degree.
• Experience developing ESMEDs in support of Training Events.
• Experience working with the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP)
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and production of the ESMED in accordance with MCTP and FORSCOM guidance, ensuring alignment with the approved FORSCOM troop list and exercise requirements.
• Attend Exercise Life Cycle (ELC) events as required.
• Lead ESMED Working Group as required.
• Coordinate across MCTP divisions, Exercise Control Groups (ECG), and supporting units to collect, validate, and integrate personnel and equipment requirements for all exercise response cells, work cells, help desks, mayor cells, and security details.
• Ensure ESMED accuracy by identifying and documenting required duty positions, ranks, and occupational specialties necessary to effectively represent subordinate and flank units during exercises.
• Develop and recommend C2 system allocations for each work or response cell to accurately replicate real-world command and control structures using pre-developed work and response cell templates.
• Collaborate with FORSCOM and MCTP planners to ensure the ESMED supports the approved troop list and provides data required for inclusion in the FORSCOM Execute Order (EXORD) for WFX taskings.
• Assist in the development of the Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) when directed, ensuring proper sequencing and resource synchronization for all supporting units and personnel.
• Maintain version control, configuration management, and document archival for all ESMED-related products and correspondence.
• Provide analytical support and recommendations to MCTP leadership regarding optimization of manning and equipment resourcing for exercise support.
• Brief government leadership and stakeholders on ESMED status, updates, and impacts to exercise support requirements.
• Serve as liaison between MCTP and external stakeholders (FORSCOM, subordinate units, contracting agencies, etc.) regarding personnel and equipment taskings derived from the ESMED.
• Ensure compliance with all Army policies, guidance, and security requirements related to personnel and equipment data management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

What This Job Offers

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