Operations Order (OPORD) Writer - Exercise Planner

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Exercise Planning, Military, Simulations, Training Needs Assessment

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Operations Order OPORD Writer - Exercise Planner

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program.  GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, Delta Training, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training.  Technical integration between simulation and C4I systems.  Establish /maintain training and exercise networks.  Accomplish Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation security and risk management activities.

MEANING WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Create, evaluate, and refine Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation driven exercises.
• This role requires a robust combination of analytical, technical and communication skills.
• Develop engaging and complex scenarios that challenge the training audience
• Serves in a mentorship or observer/controller 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 Responsible for creating higher headquarters OPORDs and, when necessary, may be called on to represent Division or higher headquarters for Brigade and below collective training.
• Perform as a member of the Higher Command Response cell during exercise execution answering formal requests for information from training units.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BS/BA; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or equivalent
• Required Experience: 12+ years of related experience, Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer or Senior NCO; Joint military experience preferred
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with staff planning, OPORD / technical writing/editing and content management in one or more Warfighting Function (WfF); Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint and MS 365 to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. Familiarity with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC); Demonstrated understanding of Command and Control Systems (C2IS); Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP); Experience writing Brigade and above OPORDs; Strong understanding of the Operational Environments (OE) utilizing DATE.
• Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Required Skills and Abilities: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more WfFs; Technologically proficient; Works well with others; Hard working; Team player; Organized and detail oriented; Critical thinker and problem solver; Superb presentation and communication skills; Ability to manage a voluminous amount of information quickly; Must be able to conduct ongoing research and maintain cutting edge visibility of new and emerging warfighting capabilities and trends.
• Location: Onsite, Less than 10%

The likely salary range for this position is $75,529 - $102,187. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Fort Bragg

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.