Workstation Controller

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Workstation Controller to support U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

The role trains, coaches, and supervises personnel to replicate headquarters units and ensure realistic simulations using WARSIM/JLCCTC in alignment with Army doctrine. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ related experience, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Secret clearance required to start.
• Proficient with Army maneuver doctrine and synchronization processes.
• Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with Army and Joint Doctrine.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• On-site work at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and supervise work/response cell personnel.
• Support realistic simulation environments using WARSIM and JLCCTC.
• Assist in planning and execution of warfighter exercises and orders.
• Develop and maintain MCTP simulation training programs.
• Provide performance feedback during AARs.
• Certify new contract personnel as MCTP Simulation Instructor/Controllers.
• Maintain exercise rules and workarounds book.
• Travel approximately 90 days per year.

Skills

Military experience

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Leadership

Warfighter simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CGSC MEL 4 or equivalent

Warrant Officer or SGM equivalent

Tools

MS Office

WARSIM

JLCCTC

Job description

Workstation Controller

We are seeking a highly experienced Workstation Controller to support the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Ft Leavenworth KS.

As a Workstation Controller, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of MCTP. You will play a crucial role in supporting crucial training for the Warfighter.

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Workstation Controller at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Administration.

Workstation Controllers are essential to the success of Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) conducted under the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You train, coach, and supervise work/response cell personnel tasked with replicating subordinate, adjacent, and higher headquarters units. You ensure realistic simulation environments using platforms such as Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) and support the development and execution of operational plans aligned with current Army doctrine.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Train, coach, and supervise work/response cell personnel tasked with replicating subordinate, adjacent, and higher headquarters units.
• Ensure realistic simulation environments using platforms such as Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) and support the development and execution of operational plans aligned with current Army doctrine.
• Become certified as a MCTP Simulation Instructor/Controller.
• Instruct Army personnel in the use of Army war fighting simulation(s).
• Assist MCTP Exercise Control in the application of warfighter exercise (WFX) rules, workarounds, adjudication decisions, combat power readjustments.
• Mentor unit staff and simulation operators.
• Assist MCTP in warfighter exercise planning, preparation and execution.
• Create and maintain MCTP Simulation training programs of instruction.
• Proof simulation unit databases to ensure functionality, completeness and correctness based on official Army tables of manning, organization and equipment.
• Participate in the maintenance/updates of MCTPs exercise rules and work arounds book.
• Train/certify new contract personnel as MCTP Simulation Instructor/Controllers.
• Provide performance feedback to MCTP Observer/Trainers as they prepare unit After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your military and simulation expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Workstation Controller must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; and Military Education Level (MEL) 4 CGSC or Warrant Officer or SGM’s equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in current Army Maneuver doctrine and synchronization processes
  • Proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Share Point).
  • Familiarity with current Army and Joint Doctrine
• Desired Skills:
  • Served as a Battalion/Brigade Operations Officer, or Executive Officer
  • Graduate degree
  • Brigade or higher staff officer experience
• Certification: Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Role Requirements:
  • Work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
• Ability to travel approximately 90 days a year.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work a 12hr shift.
• Ability to work in austere environments.
• Security Clearance: Secret required to start

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.