Work Area Commander - Fort Leavenworth, KS
About The Position
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging opportunity, then Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! As the Work Area Commander (WAC - World Class OPFOR) you will join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas where you will be part of a team for Warfighter Exercise rotations to support Warfighter exercises (WFX), Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRX), and After-Action Review (AAR) process. As a WAC, you will assist the World Class Opposing Forces (WCOPFOR) and OPFOR Support Division with preparation of Opposing Force orders, Simulation Control Plans, responsible for the maneuver of conventional units in the simulation in support of the distributed exercises, and other contract deliverables in support of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Warfighter Exercises and Mission Rehearsal Exercises as needed. The Maneuver WAC serves as the subordinate maneuver cell to the Division Command Post during exercises. You will participate as necessary in the Joint Exercise Life-Cycle (JELC) planning events, working side-by-side, with other members of the Exercise and Simulation Support Directorates and the Scenario Design Future Operations to plan and execute MCTP Exercise rotations. As required the WAC will have an additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner as needed to support Warfighter exercises. In this role, you will: Prepare computer simulation with exercise scenario plan command and control graphics Prepare computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, ensuring placement is situated to the terrain and is a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario. Maneuver Work Area Commander (WAC) functions as the commander of those forces assigned to the Work Area (WA). Make tactical decisions for the sub-units assigned to the WA with the intent of the overall mission and guidance from the Command Posts (CPs). Make course of action recommendations. Organize the forces. Ensure simulation fidelity is maintained throughout the exercise period Input computer orders and generates reports as directed Synchronize Corps and Division echelon level maneuver forces and assets Coordinate Command and Control between command post players and Work Area Role Players to execute in the simulation. Manage the OPFOR maneuver forces in support of the OPFOR Support Division and Headquarters Support Team (HST). May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations. Be prepared to execute your additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (ESP) which will involve attending planning meetings, writing, publishing, and delivering Exercise Life Cycle Event Contract Deliverables (CDRL). Execute your additional duty and travel as an Exercise Support Planner during Warfighter exercise to receive equipment, support the HST leadership and Exercise control (EXCON) during Warfighter exercises.
Requirements
- An active or current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain an active interim DoD secret clearance before hire.
- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience or similar/related experience.
- Higher level education such as a Master's Degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
- Familiarity with current Army/Joint doctrine
- Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Familiarity with all new and current Army and Joint regulations and publications applicable to this position prior to employment.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the United States and overseas to support simulation-based Army training exercises as needed.
Nice To Haves
- S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
- 2 years of experience in design, planning, configuration, and conduct of large-scale computer simulation exercises
- Previous experience in computer-assisted simulation training
- Experience in Warfighter’s Simulation (WARSIM)
- Brigade or higher staff officer experience
- Prior experience as an Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T)
Responsibilities
- Prepare computer simulation with exercise scenario plan command and control graphics
- Prepare computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, ensuring placement is situated to the terrain and is a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario.
- Maneuver Work Area Commander (WAC) functions as the commander of those forces assigned to the Work Area (WA).
- Make tactical decisions for the sub-units assigned to the WA with the intent of the overall mission and guidance from the Command Posts (CPs).
- Make course of action recommendations.
- Organize the forces.
- Ensure simulation fidelity is maintained throughout the exercise period
- Input computer orders and generates reports as directed
- Synchronize Corps and Division echelon level maneuver forces and assets
- Coordinate Command and Control between command post players and Work Area Role Players to execute in the simulation.
- Manage the OPFOR maneuver forces in support of the OPFOR Support Division and Headquarters Support Team (HST).
- May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations.
- Be prepared to execute your additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (ESP) which will involve attending planning meetings, writing, publishing, and delivering Exercise Life Cycle Event Contract Deliverables (CDRL).
- Execute your additional duty and travel as an Exercise Support Planner during Warfighter exercise to receive equipment, support the HST leadership and Exercise control (EXCON) during Warfighter exercises.
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
