FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

AI-powered career tool

Internal mobility team

Award-winning culture

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright Mission Training Complex in Alaska. The role requires SME-level Army operations planning and exercise development, with extensive experience in military training, simulations, and MDMP.

You will coordinate with government contacts, manage events, and use advanced Command and control systems. This position emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and stakeholder communication in a high‑tempo IT

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; MEL IV or equivalent ILE or senior NCOES preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience with Military training and training support operations.
• Five years of operations and training management at Brigade level and above.
• Three years’ experience with military simulations (last 10 years).
• Knowledge of Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and MTC Operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Fort Wainwright MTC.
• Coordinate with Government Operations POC/Director on training needs and conflicts.
• Schedule and manage MTC resources and training requests.
• Lead or participate in operation updates and staff meetings.
• Contribute to Concept to Final Planning Conferences for assigned exercises.
• Support execution as EXCON/Scenario/OC-T cell as required.
• Leverage Mission Command Systems and simulations in training.
• Mentor less experienced staff/contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Operational planning

Exercise scenario development

Proficiency MC systems

MDMP

Military training

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Tools

MC systems

MAVEN

TAK

WINTAK

AIDP

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, including a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, 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

• 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.