FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required

US Citizenship Required

About the role

Join GDIT as an Operations and Training Manager at the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC). As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development, you will oversee day-to-day operations and training, ensuring critical outcomes for complex government, defense, and intelligence projects in the Arctic's premiere simulation center.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of FWA MTC operations and training, working closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to keep them informed of training and event support requirements, changes, and conflicts.
• Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process.
• Participate in and lead operations and exercise updates, staff meetings, and planning conferences (Concept Development, Initial Planning, Mid Planning, Final Planning) for Training Command assigned exercises.
• Prepare briefings and required materials; serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell during event execution.
• Maximize the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission-specific digital systems/tools, and other IT and AI assets in a highly intense IT environment.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals and contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCOES required.
• Minimum five years’ experience with military training and training support operations.
• Five years of operations and training management experience at Brigade level and above.
• Three years’ experience, within the last 10 years, with military simulations.
• Robust understanding of the Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and MTC Operations.
• Technical expertise in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of Mission Command (MC) systems.
• Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army and Joint training programs.
• Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Knowledge of and experience with emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK, AIDP).
• SECRET clearance required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.
• Flexible work weeks where possible to encourage work/life balance.
• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility team focused on career growth.
• Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $109,250, though actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA AK Fort Wainwright (with moderate travel throughout the Pacific Area of Responsibility)