Workstation Controller

General Dynamics Information Technology•Leavenworth, KS

11d•$68,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Workstation Controller to support the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Ft Leavenworth KS. As a Workstation Controller, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of MCTP. You will play a crucial role in supporting crucial training for the Warfighter. Workstation Controllers are essential to the success of Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) conducted under the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You train, coach, and supervise work/response cell personnel tasked with replicating subordinate, adjacent, and higher headquarters units. You ensure realistic simulation environments using platforms such as Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) and support the development and execution of operational plans aligned with current Army doctrine.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required
2+ years of related experience
Completion of Intermediate Level Education (ILE/MEL4) or Sergeants Major Course graduate equivalent.
Former field grade officer; highly desirable to be a retired lieutenant colonel (O-5) or above. Senior warrant officers (W-4/5) or sergeants major (E-9) are also eligible.
Successful service in a key developmental position at the brigade or battalion level.
Demonstrated tactical and technical proficiency within their Warfighting Function (WfF).
Familiarity with current Army and Joint regulations and publications relevant to this role prior to employment.
Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Secret security clearance required to start
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Train and supervise rotational unit personnel replicating command structures during exercises.
Instruct work/response cell personnel on WARSIM Battle Space Workstation (BSWS) and JLCCTC platforms.
Provide technical guidance on Army Mission Command Systems, including Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) and Command Post of the Future (CPOF).
Support Exercise Control and Database teams in developing system files for training events.
Collaborate with Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/Ts) and S-33 to execute Unit Training Events and assist in operational planning.
Conduct database reviews and simulation platform testing prior to WFXs.
Develop and deliver lesson plans for JLCCTC instruction.
Oversee work cell operations during exercises to ensure simulation realism.
Generate Work Cell reports for After Action Review (AAR) development.
Implement workarounds for combat functionality gaps in JLCCTC.
Resolve simulation anomalies and escalate issues through Senior Control as needed.
Provide detailed feedback and contribute to Contractor’s Exercise AARs.