Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist Principal for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support in the Arctic's premiere simulation center.

About the role

As an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC), you must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development. You must possess expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training, including a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and force structure to incorporate training units into an exercise.

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the FTC MTC operations and training. The Operations Manager will work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements, potential changes, and conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process
• Participate in and, when required, lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings
• Plan or participate in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, and Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises
• Prepare briefings and other required materials
• During event execution, serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required
• Work in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment, maximizing the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), other Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission-specific digital systems/tools, and other available IT and AI assets in the conduct of mission support
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/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
• US Citizenship required

Location

On customer site at Fort Wainwright, Alaska with moderate travel (10-25%) throughout the Pacific Area of Responsibility.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision plan options
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits)
• Paid time off: vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
• Flexible work weeks where possible

About GDIT

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering solutions to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence agencies. With 26,000 experts operating across 50+ countries, we specialize in AI, cloud, cyber, and software development to create immediate value and drive innovation.

GDIT offers growth opportunities through an AI-powered career tool, internal mobility support, and a military-friendly workplace.