Simulated Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Maneuver Operations Staff Officer

Duties

Works as a member of the Scenario Development Branch (SDB) with duties in the Battle Simulation Center (BSC). Position reports directly to the Branch Chief, SDB.

Responsible for supporting ten (10), US Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) rotational training exercises annually. Rotational training exercises are approximately 14 to 21 days in length.

• Replicates the maneuver operations staff officer (S3) of a simulated US Army BCT
• Conducts close coordination with the simulated US Army BCT’s Commander, Plans and Exercise Maneuver Control (P/EMC) Chief (Z06), and Operations Planners (Z01/Z03) to synchronize and replicate the unit’s tactical operations with 21 ABN Division or JTF-21 tactical operations
• Develops simulated BCT scenario deliverables in-support-of (ISO) 21 ABN or JTF-21 battle rhythm events (Commander’s Updates (CUB), Commander’s Targeting Synchronization Brief (CTSB), Operation Sync (OPSYNC), Division Orders Brief, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• US Army combat arms (primarily maneuver) qualified Officer; MAJ (04) or above; graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) / Intermediate Level Education (ILE) or sister service equivalent (MEL IV qualified).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
• Mastery of current US Army and Joint operations doctrine; primarily the 1, 3, 5, and 6 series.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
• Working knowledge and proficiency with hand-held radio systems (Harris XL-200P (P25) or equivalent).
• Working knowledge and proficiency with tactical Frequency Modulation (FM) radio systems (Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Adaptive, flexible, imaginative; able to work effectively in a time constrained and dynamically changing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure scenario consistency and fidelity.
• Able to effectively and independently research, develop, organize, and communicate diverse military operations concepts.
• Mastery of US Army Warning Order (WARNORD), Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD), and Operations Order (OPORD) content and composition.
• Understanding of commonly-used US military acronyms and terminology.
• Able to work non-standard schedules that include extended hours and/or weekends based on mission requirements.
• Able to travel unaccompanied to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Desired Qualifications

• Recent operations experience as a deployed maneuver operations staff officer (S3/G3/J3), US Army BCT or higher level JTF operating in the USINDOPACOM, USCENTCOM, or USAREUR-AF theater within the past 5 years.
• Previous CTC operations exercise design or CTC Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) experience as a Maneuver Task Force maneuver operations staff officer (S3) or as the Maneuver Brigade C2 (BC2) maneuver operations staff officer (S3).