Simulated Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) Commander

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; McFarland Heights (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC is seeking a senior operations professional to support the Scenario Development Branch in the Battle Simulation Center. You will replicate a CAB commander, coordinate with operations leaders, and produce scenario deliverables for 21 ABN/JTF missions.

The role requires Army aviation leadership experience, War College credentials, and the ability to work non-standard schedules while maintaining high fidelity simulations. A SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• US Army aviation officer qualification; Colonel (06) or above; War College graduate.
• BA/BS from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
• Direct experience commanding a CAB or higher JTF.
• Ability to provide C2 of CAB operations ISO 21 ABN or higher JTF.
• Working proficiency with WARSIM or equivalent battlefield simulation.
• Proficiency with CPOF and CPCE.
• Knowledge of radio systems (Harris XL-200P, SINCGARS).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Replicate the Commander of a simulated US Army CAB and coordinate with COG and planners.
• Develop simulated CAB scenario deliverables and battle rhythm events (CUB, CTSB, OPSYNC, division orders).
• Coordinate with operations personnel to synchronize and fidelity of simulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adaptable to dynamic environments

Research and planning capabilities

Independent scenario development

Education

BA or BS from an accredited US institution

Tools

CPOF

CPCE

Harris XL-200P radio

SINCGARS radio system

Job description

DUTIES:

• Works as a member of the Scenario Development Branch (SDB) with duties in the Battle Simulation Center (BSC).
• Position reports directly to the Branch Chief, SDB.
• Responsible for supporting ten (10), US Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) rotational training exercises annually.
• Rotational training exercises are approximately 14 to 21 days in length.
• Typical duties and responsibilities: replicates the Commander of a simulated US Army Combat Aviation Brigade; conducts close coordination with the Commander Operations Group (COG), Task Force Aviation Senior OCT, Plans and Exercise Maneuver Control (P/EMC) Chief (Z06), and Operations Planners (Z01/Z03) to synchronize and replicate the operations of the simulated US Army CAB assigned to 21 ABN Division in-support-of (ISO) JTF-21 operations; develop simulated US Army CAB scenario deliverables 21 ABN or JTF-21 battle rhythm events (Commander's Updates (CUB), Commander's Targeting Synchronization Brief (CTSB), Operation Sync (OPSYNC), Division Orders Brief, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Army aviation qualified Officer; Colonel (06) or above; graduate of the US Army War College.
• BA or BS from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
• Direct experience Commanding a US Army Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) or higher Joint Task Force (JTF).
• Must be capable of providing Command and Control (C2) of CAB tactical operations ISO 21 ABN or higher-level JTF combat operations.
• Possess a working proficiency as a CAB or higher JTF unit commander, operating within the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) or an equivalent battlefield simulation environment.
• Must be capable of planning, developing, articulating (written and verbal), and executing brigade-level combined arms/maneuver operations concepts.
• Possess a mastery of current US Army and Joint operations doctrine; primarily the 1, 3, 5, and 6 series.
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with hand-held radio systems (Harris XL-200P (P25) or equivalent).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with tactical Frequency Modulation (FM) radio systems (Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) or equivalent).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• May be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid SECRET clearance.
• Individual must be adaptive, flexible, imaginative; able to work effectively in a time constrained and dynamically changing environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure scenario consistency and fidelity.
• Must be able to effectively and independently research, develop, organize, and communicate diverse military operations concepts.
• Possess a mastery of US Army Warning Order (WARNORD), Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD), and Operations Order (OPORD) content and composition.
• Must possess an understanding of commonly used US military acronyms and terminology.
• Must be able to work non-standard schedules that include extended hours and/or weekends based on mission requirements.
• Must be able to travel unaccompanied to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent operations experience as a deployed Commander, US Army CAB or higher-level JTF operating in the USINDOPACOM, USCENTCOM, or USAREUR-AF theater within the past 5 years.
• Previous CTC operations exercise design or CTC operations Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) experience as an Aviation Task Force Senior.