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Operations and Training Manager

GDIT Fort Wainwright, AK On-site senior full-time

Salary

$93,662 - $109,250 per year

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Description

As an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC), you must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training.
  • Work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements.
  • Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process.
  • Participate in and lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings.
  • Plans or participates in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises.
  • Prepare briefings and other required materials.
  • Serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required.
  • Work in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment and maximize the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), other Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission specific digital systems/tools, and other available IT and AI assets.
  • Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/contractors.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES required.
  • Minimum five years' experience with Military training and training support operations.
  • Five years of operations and training management experience at Brigade level and above.
  • Three years' experience, within the last 10 years, with military simulations.
  • Robust understanding of the Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and MTC Operations.
  • Technical expertise in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle.
  • Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of MC systems.
  • Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army and Joint training programs.
  • Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
  • Knowledge of and experience with emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK, AIDP).
  • SECRET clearance required.

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
  • Rewards: 401K with company match.
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Skills

Required

  • Military Operations
  • Operations Management
  • Team Training
  • Training and Development
  • Training Support
  • Mission Command Systems
  • Joint Exercise Life Cycle
  • Military Decision-Making Process
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