Serco is seeking a Sr. Principal Games for Training Lead to join our team supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. The selected candidate will lead a team operating the JBLM Army Games for Training (GFT) program to conduct collective training.

In this role, you will:

• Leverage comprehensive understanding and application of principles, practices, and industry standards of mission command training and training support.
• Perform complex professional tasks and solve complex problems independently.
• Develop approaches to solutions and make independent decisions that do not result in serious program delays or considerable expenditure of resources.
• Provide consulting expertise to military and defense clients in the development and evaluation of military training, and participate in determining unit objectives.
• Represent the GFT team daily as a prime contact, interacting with senior internal and external partners often requiring coordination between multiple stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Ensure all software and hardware configurations and various simulation systems such as GFT, Warrior Skills Trainers (WST), and Shoothouse (TSS) communicate and work reliably.
• Operate any system in the facility independently while supervising a team of 4-7 trainers and technicians.
• Work directly with customer units to plan and develop training plans.
• Develop training scenarios and products that meet unit requirements and Commanders’ training intent.
• Coach Soldiers on the use of gaming hardware for training and assist customers in achieving their goals.
• Act as the GFT system administrator and lead facilitator.
• Leverage expertise with multiple simulation and tactical communication systems.
• Use scripts in the Run Time Editor to change variables and conditions within the simulation environment as required by the Commander.
• Brief leaders, visitors, and distinguished guests, showcasing the capabilities of the systems and the professionalism of the staff.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and correct system issues as needed.
• Maintain a common database of add-ons allowing speedy integration of multiple systems into a single simulation when required by unit training events.
• Support other training requirements within the Mission Training Center team as needed.

• One of the following:o High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 14 years of simulation training experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of simulation training experience.
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of simulation training experience.
• Military leadership experience at platoon or higher level.
• Familiarity with the basic operation of Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS).
• Familiarity with current military regulations, policies, and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, interfacing with multiple contractors, Government, and U.S. military personnel.
• Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington.
• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time).
• Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pick up and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a team of trainers and technicians.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Combat Arms Senior NCO experience.
• Current valid certifications in CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+.

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. (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.

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