Mission Command Fundamentals (MCF) Course Director

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Gainesville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Mission Command Fundamentals (MCF) Course Director to oversee curriculum development and delivery at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The role requires ensuring continuity across MCFC iterations, coordinating up to two cycles per fiscal year, and producing NAVEDTRA-compliant documentation such as the TPP, LPs, and TGs.

The candidate will identify and coordinate with up to 12 content speakers and SMEs, design multi-day capstone scenarios

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing curriculum to NAVEDTRA standards.
• Proven track record leading and instructing in formal training environments, preferably with senior international military students (O-3 to O-6).
• Deep understanding of Mission Command philosophy, Joint/Combined Operational Planning, MDMP, and the Operational Level of War.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractor personnel, course schedules, and curriculum development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead for providing course content and ensuring continuity across all iterations of the Mission Command Fundamentals Course (MCFC).
• Oversee the planning and execution of up to two MCFC iterations per fiscal year.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of all course curriculum documents in accordance with NAVEDTRA 130 series standards, including the Training Project Plan (TPP), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Trainee Guides (TGs).
• Identify, vet, and coordinate with up to 12 content speakers, subject matter experts, and academics for each course to ensure instruction remains relevant and impactful.
• Manage the development and execution of the multi-day capstone exercise, to include scenarios based on HA/DR, civilian-military maritime incidents, and military-military hostile acts.
• Manage contractor personnel and the day-to-day conduct of the course in accordance with the lesson plan and course schedule.
• Develop, prepare, and provide all necessary course materials for students and instructors.
• Author and submit a comprehensive After-Action Report (AAR) to the government following the completion of each course iteration.
• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the annual course review to provide recommendations for curriculum updates and improvements.

Skills

Curriculum development

Course leadership

Instructional design

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Description

Position title: Mission Command Fundamentals (MCF) Course Director

Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Act as the lead for providing course content and ensuring continuity across all iterations of the Mission Command Fundamentals Course (MCFC).
• Oversee the planning and execution of up to two MCFC iterations per fiscal year.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of all course curriculum documents in accordance with NAVEDTRA 130 series standards, including the Training Project Plan (TPP), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Trainee Guides (TGs).
• Identify, vet, and coordinate with up to 12 content speakers, subject matter experts, and academics for each course to ensure instruction remains relevant and impactful.
• Manage the development and execution of the multi-day capstone exercise, to include scenarios based on Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR), civilian-military maritime incidents, and military-military hostile acts.
• Manage contractor personnel and the day-to-day conduct of the course in accordance with the lesson plan and course schedule.
• Develop, prepare, and provide all necessary course materials for students and instructors.
• Author and submit a comprehensive After-Action Report (AAR) to the government following the completion of each course iteration.
• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the annual course review to provide recommendations for curriculum updates and improvements.

Qualifications

• Must possess extensive experience in curriculum development and management in accordance with Navy Educational Training (NAVEDTRA) standards.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and instructing in a formal training environment, preferably with senior international military students (O-3 to O-6).
• Deep, demonstrable understanding of Mission Command philosophy, Joint/Combined Operational Planning, the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and the Operational Level of War.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractor personnel, course schedules, and curriculum development timelines effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to professionally engage with guest speakers, stakeholders, and senior military leaders.