Principal Military Trainer Maneuver Work Cell Instructor

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Principal Military Trainer – Maneuver Work Cell Instructor/Controller (WIC) in support of the Army’s Operations Group B, Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).  The selected candidate will join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The Principal Military Trainer – Maneuver WIC will serve as a Maneuver Warfighting Function (WfF) subject matter expert and supports tactical and operational maneuver, and as required other WfFs, as a cell lead for a team of contractors supporting MCTP.

Responsibilities:

• Trains military personnel on the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and Maneuver WfF specific simulation processes and procedures
• Enforces realism of exercise through role playing and conflict adjudication and resolution
• Supervises the work cell mission of translating training audience rehearsals, operations and plans into simulation inputs/tasking’s and scripting requirements
• Trains and supports work cell augmentees in reporting, role playing elements subordinate to the training audience
• Ensures that the work cells WfF units/assets are simulated IAW current doctrine and unit SOP
• Supports the After-Action Review (AAR) process by communicating significant events using the Workstation Reporting System (WRS)
• Maintains awareness and understanding of current and emerging Army and Joint Maneuver doctrine for Army Brigades, Divisions, and Corps
• Works with the MCTP Observer/Coach/Trainers (O/C/T) toward a common understanding of Maneuver force organization and structure
• Performs additional duties as required:
  • Conducts exercise design and scenario development
  • Performs pre-exercise planning by conducting Site Surveys and participating in planning conferences
  • Serves as a Maneuver WfF SME for the development of the simulation Rules and Workarounds book
  • Assists with certification training in the Maneuver WfF
  • Maintains the WARSIM WfF Data Base
  • Serves as a point of contact for various additional administrative duty positions

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Minimum Military Education Level (MEL) 4 CGSC or Warrant Officer or SGM’s equivalent
• Graduate of a related Advanced Course
• Proficient in current Army Maneuver doctrine and synchronization processes
• Proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
• Familiarity with current Army and Joint Doctrine
• Ability to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)
• Must currently possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Maneuver Advanced Course
• Served as a Maneuver Battalion/Brigade Operations Officer, or Executive Officer
• Graduate degree
• Brigade or higher staff officer experience

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