FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required
Listed on 2026-08-06
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
Program Instruction Support
- Skills:
Military Operations, Operations Management, Team Training, Training and Development, Training Support - Certifications:
None - Experience:
5 + years of related experience - US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
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.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs an Operations and Training Manager for the Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA) Mission Training Complex (MTC), you must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Brigade and above level operational planning and exercise scenario development. You must possess expert knowledge and experience in Army operations and training. This includes a detailed understanding of current military doctrine, current 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.
- The Ops Manager will work closely with the MTC Government Operations POC and/or Director to ensure the MTC Government is kept informed of training and event support requirements, any potential changes to those requirements, and any conflicts with overlapping or simultaneous requirements.
- Perform scheduling and coordination of MTC resources and the training request process.
- The Ops Manager shall participate in and when required lead various operations and exercise updates and staff meetings.
- Plans or participates, as directed, in Concept Development Conferences, Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences for Training Command assigned exercises.
- Prepare briefings and other required materials. During event execution may serve as a member of EXCON Cell, Scenario Cell, or Observer Controller-Trainer Cell, as required.
- Works in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment and is required to 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 the conduct of 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 NCOES required - Required Experience:
- Required Technical
Skills: - Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required
- Location:
On Customer Site / moderate travel throughout Pacific AoR
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals - Rewards: 401K with company match
- Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
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The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $109,250. 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:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA AK Fort Wainwright
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDITOur 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…
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