CST (SWORD) Operators

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking skilled CST (SWORD) Operators. Applicants must be former military Officers or NCOs with Warfighter CAX experience, able to handle software on tablets or PCs. Candidates should be available to work long shifts in a PC room and speak English, French, or Dutch. The position offers excellent benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, but does not offer visa sponsorship. Locals with US Citizenship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Former military Officer or NCO with Warfighter CAX User or Operator experience.
• Ability to handle software on tablet or PC without being an IT specialist.
• Availability to work long days (7 to 22) for 5 to 10 consecutive days in a PC Room.
• Fluency in English, French, or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning & Coordinating exercises with SWORD software.
• Create, load, and adapt SWORD scenarios for training.
• Run and support the Exercise using the SWORD software.
• Prepare and execute debriefings post-exercise.
• Execution Phase: Support EXCON to run the Exercise by interacting with the SWORD software according to guidance of the CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches / Core EXCON Team.
• Support CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches in interacting with the SWORD software, including observer mode & making notes for the debriefing.
• Support Users with SWORD manipulation issues.
• After Action Review Phase: Support CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches in preparing and executing debriefings.

Skills

Warfighter CAX User or Operator experience

Software handling on tablet or PC

English language proficiency

French language proficiency

Dutch language proficiency

Tools

SWORD software

Job description

Job Title: CST (SWORD) Operators

Location: Belgium

Position Start: January 2026

Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Overview

MILVETS is currently seeking skilled CST (SWORD) Operators.

About the company

Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Job Content Key Responsibilities

PART OF CST (Command & Staff Trainer) EXCON

Preparation Phase

• Support Planning & Coordinating of exercises by interacting with the SWORD software & explain to clients, CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches the possibilities and limitations of the system to deliver what they want.
• Create, load and adapt SWORD scenarios (troops friend & enemy, MEL-MIL = Main Event List / Main Incident List, terrain)
• Test & improve the scenario until ready for training.
• Support User Training for the Operators.

Execution Phase

• Support EXCON to run the Exercise by interacting with the SWORD software according to guidance of the CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches / Core EXCON Team.
• Support CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches in interacting with the SWORD software, including observer mode & making notes for the debriefing.
• Support Users with SWORD manipulation issues.

After Action Review Phase

• Support CST Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / Coaches in preparing and executing debriefings.

Must have requirements

• Former military Officer or NCO with Warfighter CAX User or Operator experience.
• Be able to handle software on tablet or PC, but no need to be an IT specialist.
• Available & able to work long days (7 to 22) for 5 to 10 consecutive days in a PC Room.
• Speak English, French or Dutch.

Preferred requirements

• Former military Officer or NCO with Warfighter CAX Operator experience.
• Knowledge / experience with Combined Arms Tactics.
• Speak English, French and Dutch.

Military rank equivalent

• Officer or NCO.

Benefits

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.