Simulated Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Maneuver Operations Staff Officer

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.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develop 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.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• 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).
• BA or BS from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
• Direct maneuver operations staff officer (S3/G3/J3) experience at the US Army BCT or higher Joint Task Force (JTF) levels.
• Must be capable of planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and executing BCT tactical operations ISO 21 ABN or higher level JTF combat operations.
• Possess a working proficiency, as a BCT or higher JTF unit's maneuver operations staff officer (S3/G3/J3), operating within the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) or an equivalent battlefield simulation environment.
• Must be capable of planning, developing, articulating (written and verbal), and executing BCT combined arms/maneuver operations concepts.
• Possess a mastery of current US Army and Joint operations doctrine; primarily the 1, 3, 5, and 6 series.
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with hand-held radio systems (Harris XL-200P (P25) or equivalent).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with tactical Frequency Modulation (FM) radio systems (Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) or equivalent).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• May be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid SECRET clearance.
• Individual must be adaptive, flexible, imaginative; able to work effectively in a time constrained and dynamically changing environment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure scenario consistency and fidelity.
• Must be able to effectively and independently research, develop, organize, and communicate diverse military operations concepts.
• Possess a mastery of US Army Warning Order (WARNORD), Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD), and Operations Order (OPORD) content and composition.
• Must possess an understanding of commonly-used US military acronyms and terminology.
• Must be able to work non-standard schedules that include extended hours and/or weekends based on mission requirements.
• Must be 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).