Collective Staff Training Lead (MEL4)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$81K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of related military supervisory and C2 experience
  • BS or BA degree; completed Army Command & General Staff College (CGSC)
  • Advanced training in Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
  • Experience in battalion-level operations and training management
  • Active Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse training team to develop and deliver educational programs for military personnel
  • Utilize expertise to create solutions supporting Army mission command training
  • Plan and coordinate collective training from Battalion to Division level
  • Assist unit leadership in identifying training gaps and ensure resources are ready
  • Serve in mentorship or observer/trainer roles as needed
  • Gather observations during training events and contribute to After Action Reviews

Benefits

  • Medical plan options, including HSAs
  • Dental and vision plans available
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work weeks and variety of paid time off options
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance offerings
  • Regular reviews of benefits to remain competitive
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Combat Operations, Combat Training, Military Decision Making Process, Tactical Training
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Collective Staff Training Lead (MEL4)

III Armored Corps Hub and Spoke MTCs provide individual and collective training on Army Mission Command Systems, using a variety of tools and Army fielded systems. These systems are used to support Small Unit Training for Squads through Company, Medium Unit Training for Battalion through Brigade, and Large Unit Training for Divisions and Corps in training environments in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Collective Staff Training Lead, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Collective Staff Training Lead joining our team to support unit commander's training objectives by developing training methods and materials, such as curriculum, lectures, and computer-based training aids, based on consultation with client/user specifications. Participate in special projects as required.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
  • Leads a diverse team of Collective Trainers in order to manage the development, organization, and delivery of training and educational programs for customer personnel.
  • Utilizes expertise and experience in staff training best practices, industry requirements and information technology disciplines to develop technical and training solutions in support of Army mission command training.
  • Has a high level of diverse technical and industry experience related to a specific skill set.
  • Typically has specialization in a particular technology or WfF. Keeps abreast of doctrinal, operational and tactical training methodology as well as technological developments and trends.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes unit collective training at echelons ranging from Battalion to Division.
  • Assists unit leadership in planning collective training that will meet their training objectives; identifies any gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and works with the management team to ensure they are filled prior to execution of training.
  • Serves in a mentorship or observer/trainer role when requested.
  • Gathers observations based on unit actions during the training event and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs).
  • Maintains a comprehensive repository of relevant TTPs.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: BS or BA degree, subject immaterial and have completed Army Command & General Staff College (CGSC).
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of related experience in military supervisory and C2 experience.
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • Advanced knowledge and ability to train individuals in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and command post operations.
    • Experience in operations, planning, and training requirements at a battalion or higher level, have a background in training management,
    • Thoroughly understand Movement and Maneuver and C2 and their inter-dependencies with the other warfighting functions.
    • Successfully served as a battalion commander.
    • Successfully served as a battalion or brigade S3 or XO.
    • Maneuver (Armor, Infantry, or Field Artillery branch officer) experience at field grade level.
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required to start
  • Required Skills and Abilities:
    • Advanced knowledge and ability to train individuals in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and command post operations.
    • Experience in operations, planning, and training requirements at a battalion or higher level, have a background in training management,
    • Thoroughly understand Movement and Maneuver and C2 and their inter-dependencies with the other warfighting functions.
    • Successfully served as a former battalion or brigade S3 or XO.
    • Maneuver (Armor, Infantry, or Field Artillery branch officer) experience at field grade level.
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Served in any of the following positions: Battalion Commander; Combat Training Center (CTC) Observer/Controller; Small Group Instructor; SAMS and lead planner; Primary or deputy general staff officer, Battalion or Brigade Operations Officer.
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to correspond and communicate with senior military leaders.
    • OIF/OND/OEF experience.
    • Working knowledge of MSEL development
  • Additional Details: Normal work schedule is [redacted], may require night or weekend work shifts depending on specific training event requirements.
  • Location: Mission Training Complex (MTC), Fort Bliss, TX; The usual daily work conditions will be in an office environment
  • Travel: Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, as required


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The likely salary range for this position is $81,600 - $110,400. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA TX Fort Bliss

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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