Collective Staff Trainer (MET) (MEL4)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Collective Staff Trainer to support the Mission Command Training Center at Fort Carson. You will design and deliver training programs for Army personnel, applying MDMP and staff training best practices to enhance mission command capabilities.

Requires 10+ years of related experience, a BA/BS, and SECRET clearance. Expect travel up to 10% and potential field deployments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science required.
• 10+ years of related experience in defense training.
• Advanced knowledge of MDMP and command post operations.
• Experience in Sustainment and C2 within warfighting functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct training programs for customer personnel.
• Apply best practices in staff training for Army mission command.
• Collaborate with Plans to coordinate unit collective training.
• Gather observations for AARs and maintain training repositories.
• Mentor observers/trainers and update training knowledge.

Skills

MDMP training

Command post operations

Staff training management

Sustainment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

Collective Staff Trainer

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Collective Staff Trainer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

As a Collective Staff Trainer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Mission Command Training Center. You will play a crucial role as a Training Specialist Advisor. You will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a Collective Staff Trainer joining our team to act as a recognized technical expert in the base labor category description and functions as the highest-level individual contributor in at least one warfighting function (WfF).

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Lead, manage, and support by developing, organizing, and conducting training and educational programs for customer personnel.
• Apply best practices in staff training, meet industry requirements, and provide technical and training solutions tailored to Army mission command training.
• Collaborate with: Plans, coordinate, and execute unit collective training at echelons ranging from Battalion to Corps. Assists unit leadership in planning collective training that will meet their training objectives; identifies any gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and works with the management team to ensure they are filled before execution of training.
• Drive: Gathers observations based on unit actions during the training event and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs). Maintains a comprehensive repository of relevant TTPs.
• Utilize: Apply a high level of technical and industry experience in your specialized skill set or warfighting function. Regularly update knowledge on training methodology and technology trends. Serve as a mentor or observer/trainer as required to support team and trainee development.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required

Experience: 10+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge and ability to train individuals in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and command post operations.
• Experience in operations, planning, and training requirements at a battalion and higher level (Division or Corps) and have a background in training management.
• Thorough understanding of Sustainment and C2 and their inter-dependencies with the other warfighting functions.
• Successfully served as a former battalion S3, XO, or SPO in a Sustainment unit.

Preferred Skills:

• Serve in any of the following positions: Sustainment Battalion Commander; Combat Training Center (CTC) Observer/Controller; Small Group Instructor; SAMS or lead planner; Primary or deputy general staff officer.
• Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to correspond and communicate with senior military leaders.
• OIF/OND/OEF experience.
• Working knowledge of scenario development

Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required to start

Location: On Customer Site

Role Requirements: Able to travel up to 10% of the time, or deploy to a field location as required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.