Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Workstation Instructor Controller (US Army Contractor)

Core Government Services Corporation • Leavenworth, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Core Government Services (CGS) is hiring a Workstation Instructor Controller with fixed-wing and tactical operations experience to support the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The role supports Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) by training, coaching, and supervising work/response cell personnel who replicate subordinate, adjacent, and higher headquarters units. The instructor helps create realistic simulation environments using Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC), and supports operational planning aligned with current Army doctrine.

The ideal candidate has a tactical air operations background and experience with Air Operations Centers, joint aviation environments, and Air Tasking Orders and Airspace Control Orders. Candidates may be former Weapon System Operators, Flight Officers, or Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs). Work takes place inside government training facilities, with travel to temporary work locations during exercises. This is a full-time, exempt position with a contract length of more than one year.

Requirements

• Completion of Intermediate Level Education (ILE/MEL4) or an equivalent Sergeants Major Course graduate qualification.
• Former field grade officer; a retired lieutenant colonel (O-5) or above is highly desirable. 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 the candidate's Warfighting Function (WfF).
• Familiarity with current Army and Joint regulations and publications relevant to the role before employment.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Fixed-wing or tactical operations experience and a tactical air operations background.
• Experience with Air Operations Centers, joint aviation environments, and writing and following Air Tasking Orders and Airspace Control Orders.

Nice To Haves

• War College (MEL1) graduate or equivalent.
• Retired Colonel (O-5) or above.
• Experience serving in Division/Corps-level staff positions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Graduate degree.

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/Trainers (OC/Ts) and S-33 to execute Unit Training Events and assist in operational planning.
• Conduct database reviews and simulation platform testing before 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 Exercise AARs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Disability insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth account options.
• Company-paid time on 11 federal holidays.
• Company-paid time off.
• Premium financial advisory services.
• Access to over 2,000 free education courses for employees.

What This Job Offers

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