Principal Military Trainer - Workstation Controller (WSC)

Position Description

Serco is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Principal Military Trainer - Workstation Controller (WSC) in support of the Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You will be an integral part of a team training Army Corps, Divisions, and Brigades on the Army Mission Command Systems and Operations Process. This role is based at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge military simulation systems in support of large-scale combat operations. Relocation assistance may be available.

In this role, you will:

• Train and support inexperienced military simulation operators to use the system, conduct role-play functions aligned with their military specialties, and report on activities.
• Certify military simulation operators in basic simulation skills and role-play competency prior to exercise start.
• Control simulation inputs to ensure accurate application of U.S. Army, Joint, and emerging doctrine.
• Enhance scenario realism through effective coaching and role-play supervision.
• Supervise the translation of doctrinal tasks, commander's intent, and plans into simulation inputs and scripts.
• Resolve simulation output errors (adjudication) and assist operators with simulated task organization, equipment, resupply, and casualty scenarios.
• Support After-Action Reviews (AAR) by communicating key events via the Workstation Reporting System (WRS).
• Maintain current knowledge of Army and Joint Maneuver doctrine for Brigade, Division, and Corps-level operations.
• Coordinate with Observer/Coach/Trainers (O/C/T) to ensure understanding of simulated force structures.
• Conduct exercise design and scenario development.
• Participate in pre-exercise planning activities including Site Surveys and planning conferences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a designated Warfighting Function (WfF) for simulation rules development.
• Assist in the training and certification process of a designated WfF.
• Maintain designated WARSIM WfF Data Base.
• Act as a point of contact for assigned administrative duties.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Former Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer 4/5, or Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
• Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) or equivalent: CGSC, WOILE, or SGM Academy.
• Proficiency in U.S. Army decision-making and synchronization processes.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarity with current Army and Joint Doctrine.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25% and support operations of up to twelve hours per shift during WFX and other exercises.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Graduate of a U.S. Army warfighting function-specific officer career course.
• Experience serving as a key staff member in a warfighting function at Battalion level or higher.
• Graduate degree.
• Experience at the Brigade or higher staff level.
• Prior experience supporting MCTP or a comparable military constructive training program.

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!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.