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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or equivalent.
• 12 or more years of related experience; the requisition summary also lists 15 or more years of related experience.
• Experience as a Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer, or Senior NCO.
• Secret clearance required and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Advanced proficiency in staff planning, OPORD and technical writing/editing, and content management in one or more Warfighting Functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of Command and Control Systems (C2IS).
• Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Experience writing Brigade-and-above OPORDs.
• Strong understanding of Operational Environments using DATE.
• Subject Matter Expert in one or more Warfighting Functions.
• Technological proficiency; ability to work well with others as a hardworking team player.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of information quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Joint military experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and refine Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation-driven exercises.
• Develop engaging, complex scenarios that challenge the training audience.
• Serve in a mentorship or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gather observations based on unit actions during training events and provide input to unit After Action Reviews.
• Maintain a comprehensive repository of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Create higher-headquarters OPORDs and, when necessary, represent Division or higher headquarters for Brigade and below collective training.
• Serve as a member of the Higher Command Response cell during exercise execution and answer formal requests for information from training units.
• Conduct ongoing research and maintain current visibility of emerging warfighting capabilities and trends.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Wellness packages.
• Internal mobility support and an AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Military-friendly workplace and culture of innovation.