FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options with HSA

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Operations and Training Manager to oversee day-to-day MTC operations at Fort Wainwright, AK.

You will excel in Brigade+ level operational planning, exercise development, and coordinating training resources with the MTC Government Operations POC. As SME, you will apply current Army doctrine and MDMP principles, lead staff meetings, briefings, and event execution using Mission Command Systems and TADSS, while mentoring junior professionals.

Qualifications

• 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
• Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and training at Fort Wainwright's MTC.
• Plan and coordinate training events, resources, and staff.
• Lead or participate in exercise development and briefings.
• Apply Mission Command Systems and TADSS in training delivery.
• Mentor junior professionals and contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Military Operations

Operations Management

Team Training

Training and Development

Training Support

Education

BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES required

Job description

Qualifications:

• Skills: Military Operations, Operations Management, Team Training, Training and Development, Training Support
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Operations and Training Manager Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist Principal for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support in the Arctic's premiere simulation center.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: 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 must possess expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training. This includes a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, current tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and force structure to incorporate training units into an exercise. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training. The Ops Manager will 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, any potential changes to those requirements, and any conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements. Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process. The Ops Manager shall participate in and when required lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings. Plans or participates, as directed, in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises. Prepare briefings and other required materials. During event execution may serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required. Works in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment and is required to 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 in the conduct of mission support. Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/contractors. Perform other duties as required.

What You'll Need To Succeed:

Education:

• BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES required

Required Experience:

• 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

Required Technical Skills:

• 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)

Security Clearance:

• SECRET clearance required

Location:

• On Customer Site / moderate travel throughout Pacific AoR

Benefits:

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA AK Fort Wainwright
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