FWA Operations and Training Manager – Secret clearance required
Quick Summary
Education: BS/BA required; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified, equivalent ILE,
Skills:Military Operations, Operations Management, Team Training, Training and Development,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretJob Family:
Program Instruction SupportRequirements
~1 min readJob Description:
As 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
Minimum five years’ experience with Military training and training support operations
Five years of operations and training management experience at Brigade level and above
Three years’ experience, within the last 10 years, with military simulations
Robust understanding of the Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and MTC Operations
Technical expertise in the Joint Exercise Life Cycle
Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of MC systems
Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army and Joint training programs
Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
Knowledge of and experience with emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK, AIDP)
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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
Work Location:
USA AK Fort WainwrightAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
Signal breakdown
Stay ahead of the market
Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.