Officer Senior Trainer

Valiant Integrated Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Officer Senior Trainer to support the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program. In this fulltime role, you will be the principal training advisor to commanders, fostering strong relationships while enhancing their Mission Command proficiency. Your expertise in Army training, exercise planning, and mission command systems will be essential as you mentor and guide unit leaders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of innovative training strategies in a dynamic environment, ensuring military readiness and operational success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Army and Joint training required.
• Strong background in mission command systems and exercise planning.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for processing training requests and supporting commanders.
• Mentors unit commanders in developing long-range training strategies.

Skills

Army training experience

Exercise planning

Mission command systems

Mentoring and coaching

Education

BS/BA degree

CGSC/ILE military education

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The Officer Senior Trainer (OST) is the principal Mission Command training advisor to assigned ARNG commanders. OSTs develop and maintain positive mentor and coach relationships with battalion, brigade, and division commanders and staff while assisting them in achieving their Mission Command proficiency aimpoints.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Main point of contact to obtain, review and process training requests IAW the Training Unit Commander’s intent, MCTPS scope of work, and ARNG training guidance.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on doctrine, techniques, and procedures in the integration of all Warfighting Functions throughout the Operations Process and Command Post operations.
• Advises, recommends, assists, coordinates, facilitates and supports unit commanders in the development, execution, and synchronization of unit mission command training in the live, virtual, constructive, and gaming domains.
• Serves as the project manager for designated small, medium, and large event training and exercises incorporating the MCTSP Joint Event Life Cycle process.
• Mentors, coaches, and teaches training management to unit commanders and staffs in the development of long-range training strategies.
• As directed, conducts analysis and research with government customers, government mission command staff and Field Service Contractors for training and interoperability improvements.
• Develops and coordinates collection plans in support of informal and formal After Action Reviews.
• Reports directly to the MTC Site Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Battalion level or higher echelon command experience; Brigade or Division level and primary staff experience preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience conducting Army and Joint training.
• 2 years experience with exercise planning using the JELC process.
• Former FA57 qualified or have demonstrated experience in planning and employment of Army simulations.
• Full understanding of the Army’s suite of mission command information systems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BS/BA degree, subject immaterial, and have completed CGSC/ILE (MEL 4) military education. Master’s degree and Senior Service College preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.