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.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements
- Performing scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process
- Participating in and leading various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings
- Preparing briefings and other required materials
- Serving as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required
- Maximizing 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 in the conduct of mission support
- Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced professionals/contractors
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A BS/BA degree
- U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES
- 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