MCTP PTOC OSC Targeting Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the target development process, including target nomination, analysis, vetting, and prioritization for the WCOPFOR OSC.
• Produce and maintain OSC High Payoff Targets (HPTs), High Value Targets (HVTs), and Target Nomination Lists that align with the WCOPFOR Commander's intent and maneuver objectives.
• Cook up and integrate OSC fires, Division Tactical Group (DTG) indirect fires, close air support, EW, cyber, space, and ISR into the targeting cycle.
• Manage the OSC targeting working group and support cross-functional targeting rehearsals and synchronization meetings.
• Create, validate, and publish targeting guidance, attack guidance matrixes, engagement criteria, and no-strike/positive ID procedures.
• Oversee the dynamic targeting (time-sensitive target) process during execution, adjudicating RFIs and prioritizing immediate engagements.
• Produce targeting products for the common operational picture and commander's decision cycle, including target folders, overlays, and recommended courses of action.
• Liaise with the OCS Chief of Intelligence for intelligence inputs, OSC Chief of Operations for operational effects, and Chief of Integrated Support Command for munitions and logistics.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a U.S. Army Targeting former officer, warrant officer, or non-commissioned officer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Army and Joint regulations and current doctrine.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 5% of the time).
• One or more of the following:
• BS/BA degree with 5 years of military experience or
• High School and 10 years of military experience.
• Active DOD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Military Education Level (MEL) 4
• Experience as a former field grade officer, warrant officer, or sergeant major.
• Successfully served in a key developmental position at brigade/battalion level.
• Experience with Constructive Simulation Models (e.g., Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC), Warfighters Simulation (WARSIM) .
• Experience with FM 7-100 series OPFOR doctrine.
• Experience working with the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a customer-focused approach.

Working Conditions

Inside Government training facilities.

Required Travel

Employees will travel to temporary work locations during exercises.

Job Type

Part-Time On-Call, Exempt

Contract Length

More than 1 year

Core Government Services is an equal opportunity employer.