FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required

Operations and Training Manager

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist Principal for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support in the Arctic’s premiere simulation center.

As an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC), you will be a Subject Matter Expert in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development. You must possess expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training, including a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and force structure to incorporate training units into an exercise.

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight of the FWA MTC operations and training.
• Work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to keep the MTC Government informed of training and event support requirements, any potential changes, and any conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements.
• Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process.
• Participate in and when required lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings.
• Plan or participate in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, and Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises.
• Prepare briefings and other required materials; during event execution may serve as a member of the EXCON cell, Scenario cell, or Observer Controller‑Trainer cell, as required.
• Operate in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment and maximize the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS), other Battle Command Systems, training aids, devices, simulations and simulators (TADSS), mission‑specific digital systems/tools, and other available IT and AI assets in mission support.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced professionals/contractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Education: BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE, or senior NCO ES required.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Military Operations, Operations Management, Team Training, Training and Development, Training Support.
• Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required.
• Location: On Customer Site (USA, AK – Fort Wainwright) with moderate travel throughout Pacific AoR.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support:
  Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: 401(k) with company match.
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.

Likely Salary Range: $93,662 – $109,250. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and may fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: 10‑25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA – AK Fort Wainwright

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.