Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Principal Cyberspace Operations Analyst Trainer to join our Suffolk, VA team in support of the Joint Staff J7, Joint Training, Deployable Training and Learning Division (DTLD). This role provides high-level observation, training, and feedback to Joint Force Commanders and their staffs, helping to improve the readiness and operational effectiveness of the current and future Joint Force across strategic and operational training events and exercises.

An active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a subject matter expert and trainer in cyberspace operations across joint, multinational, interagency, and globally integrated exercises and operations.
• Integrate into, contribute to, and provide functional continuity in the DTLD's Fires and Effects Section.
• Serve on Deployable Training Teams (DTTs), observing and training Combatant Command and Joint Task Force leadership and staffs during joint and multinational exercises.
• Identify key command challenges and provide cross-functional analysis to develop best practices and lessons learned.
• Conduct in-depth research into strategic documents, historical exercises, and real-world operations.
• Analyze staff processes and planning to align phased operational planning with strategic guidance.
• Mentor and support new Observer Trainers and provide continuity within the DTLD.
• Produce detailed after-action reports and joint lessons learned inputs (e.g., FAAR, ESR, CFR, IAAR).
• Contribute to doctrine development and facilitate senior-level seminars including PINNACLE, CAPSTONE, and KEYSTONE.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• An active U.S. DoWD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher with 7 years of joint operational experience, or specialized training and certifications directly related to the requirement.
• A deep understanding of at least one functional area noted above, particularly within joint operational planning.
• To be familiar with the commander's decision cycle and joint staff functions.
• To be willing and able to travel internationally, including to hazardous duty locations (up to 25%).
• The ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
• Joint or service-level planning experience and ability to present complex information to senior leaders.
• The expertise in operational planning, trend analysis, and exercise coordination.
• A strong written and oral communication skills for producing official training documents and reports.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience on Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or similar staff.
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process and advanced warfighting concepts.
• Joint Forces Staff College (JPMEII), Senior Service school graduate, Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), or Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) graduate.
• Experience leading seminars or briefings for flag-level officers.
• Skilled in producing operational orders, after-action reports, and lessons learned materials.

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].