Mission Command Exercise Leader

Lukos; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lukos seeks a senior operations leader to direct the Mission Command Exercise Branch at the Special Operations Mission Training Center (SOMTC) on Fort Bragg. You will plan and execute MRXs, oversee staff, and resolve operational issues to ensure readiness of SOF command elements.

Ideal candidates bring SOF background, battalion-level command or senior WO experience, and demonstrated expertise in exercise design and execution within joint environments.

Qualifications

• Assignment to Special Operations Forces.
• Experience as a Commander at the battalion level or Chief Warrant Officer at Group or higher.
• Served as primary staff at the SOJTF level or higher.
• Desire knowledge of exercise design and managing the elements and resources of exercise development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the overall work efforts of the Mission Command Exercise Branch.
• Schedule and coordinate Mission Readiness Exercises (MRXs) for deploying 05 and 06 level Headquarters staff.
• Recognize, identify, isolate, and resolve any operational problems related to the Mission Command Exercise Branch.
• Coordinate for and supervise all internal SOMTC support for MRXs, including technical support, digital training, and constructive simulations.
• Coordinate directly with military Evaluation Teams designated to observe and report findings before, during, and after an exercise.

Skills

SOF experience

Battalion command

SOJTF staff

Exercise design

Job description

Qualifications

• Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Officer Qualifying Course (18A), or Warrant Officer 180A and graduate of a U.S. military officer's Senior Service College, or Graduate of Warrant Officer Senior Service Education Course
• Secret clearance required

Experience Required

• Assignment to Special Operations Forces (e.g., Special Forces, Ranger Regiment, Civil Affairs, Special Mission units).
• Experience as a Commander at the battalion level or Chief Warrant Officer at Group or higher.
• Served as primary staff at the Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) level or higher.
• Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of exercise design and experience managing the elements and resources of exercise development and execution.

The Special Operations Mission Training Center (SOMTC) conducts individual and collective training for the USASOC operating and generating force, which shall include Joint Special Operations Forces, to prepare Special Operations Forces (SOF) to successfully operate across the full spectrum of operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the overall work efforts of the Mission Command Exercise Branch.
• Schedule and coordinate Mission Readiness Exercises (MRXs) for deploying 05 and 06 level Headquarters staff.
• Recognize, identify, isolate, and resolve any operational problems related to the Mission Command Exercise Branch.
• Coordinate for and supervise all internal SOMTC support for MRXs, including technical support, digital training, and constructive simulations.
• Coordinate directly with military Evaluation Teams designated to observe and report findings before, during, and after an exercise.

Benefits

Full‑time employees receive competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, and Federal holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.