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

Core Government Services Corporation•Fort Leavenworth, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Core Government Services (CGS) is seeking 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 and supervising personnel who replicate subordinate, adjacent, and higher headquarters, and by helping provide realistic simulation environments using Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC). The position also supports operational plans aligned with current Army doctrine. The ideal candidate has a tactical air operations background and experience as a Weapon System Operator, Flight Officer, or Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). Experience with Air Operations Centers, joint aviation operations, and writing and following Air Tasking Orders and Airspace Control Orders is sought. This is a full-time, exempt contract position with a contract length of more than one year. Work is conducted inside government training facilities, and employees travel to temporary work locations during exercises.

Requirements

Completion of Intermediate Level Education (ILE/MEL4) or equivalent as a Sergeants Major Course graduate.
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 and tactical operations experience; the ideal candidate is a former Weapon System Operator, Flight Officer, or JTAC.
Experience with Air Operations Centers, joint aviation operations, 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, as stated in the posting.
Service on 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 Warfighter Exercises.
Develop and deliver lesson plans for JLCCTC instruction.
Oversee work cell operations during exercises to ensure simulation realism.
Generate Work Cell reports to support 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 the contractor's Exercise AARs.