Technical Trainer III Security Clearance

Position: Technical Trainer III with Security Clearance
Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Air Operations Exercise Planner / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic team supporting the Joint Staff Support Team in Suffolk, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to enhancing military operational readiness through Collective Joint Training (CJT). An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

In this role, you will:
* Support the detailed exercise planning, integration, and execution of air missions and operations in Tier 1 Combatant Command exercises.
* This role requires deep expertise in strategic and operational planning, as well as a solid understanding of joint and combined air operations, including adversary and opposing force (OPFOR) air tactics and capabilities.
* The SME will be responsible for transforming strategic objectives into actionable plans while working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Combatant Commands, Allied and Partner Nations, Component-level air planning organizations, and adversary air forces.
* Lead the exercise planning, targeting, force allocation, and execution timelines, ensuring synchronization across all participants.
* Analyze operational environments, emerging threats, and adversary capabilities to inform mission planning and decision-making.
* Develop and refine adversary air campaign plans, opposing force (OPFOR) tactics, and detailed exercise scenarios, including the integration of adversary air operations.
* Facilitate coordination and collaboration with Combatant Commands, Allied and Partner Nations, air syndicates, and adversary air planners to develop exercise training objectives and campaign scenarios.
* Construct and maintain accurate Orders of Battle (OB) for adversary, allied/partner, and U.S. air forces, ensuring realism in exercises and operations.
* Integrate and synchronize air operations across joint and coalition components within the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
* Serve as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for planning functions related to air operations exercises, campaign simulations, and adversary air planning.
* Provide expert advice on adversary air capabilities, air superiority operations, and effective counter tactics to shape training objectives and exercise outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A U.S. citizenship.
* An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
* A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of joint operational experience,
* or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of joint operational experience.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience on a 3-star or 4-star Joint or Service Headquarters staff or civilian equivalent.
* To be highly knowledgeable about deploying and employing joint forces in concert with other instruments of national power.
* A thorough understanding of operational-level joint operations planning and execution.
* Familiarity with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL), and MSEL processes.
* A thorough understanding of, and experience in, planning and executing Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) at the operational level.
* Intermediate Service School graduate.
* A current or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
* To be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
* To be willing and able to travel (up to 25% of the time).
* A strong understanding of joint operational planning and execution.
* An excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
* The ability to collaborate and work closely with senior military and civilian leaders.
* A deep familiarity with joint and multinational training and exercises. Additional desired experience and skills:
* An active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
* Joint Forces Staff College or JPMEII graduate.
* Senior Service School graduate.
* Joint Staff or OSD experience.
* Operational experience working with General Officer/Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders.
* Command tour at O-5 or O-6 level.
* Joint training or exercise experience.
* Experience with operational planning efforts at the operational and strategic levels.
* Experience with Adversarial Assessments (Red Teaming). 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! Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of building a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for future anticipated growth. This position is not a funded/active opening.

Should the position become funded/active, qualified candidates will be invited to re-apply to the updated posting. Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+…