If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging opportunity, then Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! 

As the Work Area Commander (WAC - World Class OPFOR) you will join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas where you will be part of a team for Warfighter Exercise rotations to support Warfighter exercises (WFX), Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRX), and After-Action Review (AAR) process.  As a WAC, you will assist the World Class Opposing Forces (WCOPFOR) and OPFOR Support Division with preparation of Opposing Force orders, Simulation Control Plans, responsible for the maneuver of conventional units in the simulation in support of the distributed exercises, and other contract deliverables in support of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Warfighter Exercises and Mission Rehearsal Exercises as needed. 

The Maneuver WAC serves as the subordinate maneuver cell to the Division Command Post during exercises. You will participate as necessary in the Joint Exercise Life-Cycle (JELC) planning events, working side-by-side, with other members of the Exercise and Simulation Support Directorates and the Scenario Design Future Operations to plan and execute MCTP Exercise rotations. As required the WAC will have an additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner as needed to support Warfighter exercises.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare computer simulation with exercise scenario plan command and control graphics
• Prepare computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, ensuring placement is situated to the terrain and is a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario.
• Maneuver Work Area Commander (WAC) functions as the commander of those forces assigned to the Work Area (WA).
• Make tactical decisions for the sub-units assigned to the WA with the intent of the overall mission and guidance from the Command Posts (CPs).
• Make course of action recommendations.
• Organize the forces.
• Ensure simulation fidelity is maintained throughout the exercise period
• Input computer orders and generates reports as directed
• Synchronize Corps and Division echelon level maneuver forces and assets
• Coordinate Command and Control between command post players and Work Area Role Players to execute in the simulation.
• Manage the OPFOR maneuver forces in support of the OPFOR Support Division and Headquarters Support Team (HST).
• May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations.
• Be prepared to execute your additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (ESP) which will involve attending planning meetings, writing, publishing, and delivering Exercise Life Cycle Event Contract Deliverables (CDRL).
• Execute your additional duty and travel as an Exercise Support Planner during Warfighter exercise to receive equipment, support the HST leadership and Exercise control (EXCON) during Warfighter exercises.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain an active interim DoD secret clearance before hire.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience or similar/related experience.
  • Higher level education such as a Master's Degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Familiarity with current Army/Joint doctrine
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
• Familiarity with all new and current Army and Joint regulations and publications applicable to this position prior to employment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the United States and overseas to support simulation-based Army training exercises as needed.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
• 2 years of experience in design, planning, configuration, and conduct of large-scale computer simulation exercises
• Previous experience in computer-assisted simulation training
• Experience in Warfighter’s Simulation (WARSIM)
• Brigade or higher staff officer experience
• Prior experience as an Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T)

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Mission Command and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Meet Your Recruiter!

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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