Simulated BCT Commander

Valiant is looking for a Simulated BCT Commander to join our team!

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as a member of the Scenario Development Branch (SDB) with duties in the Battle Simulation Center (BSC). 
• Position reports directly to the Branch Chief, SDB.
• Responsible for supporting ten (10), US Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) rotational training exercises annually. Rotational training exercises are approximately 14 to 21 days in length.  
• Replicates the Commander of a simulated US Army BCT.
• Conducts close coordination with the Commander Operations Group (COG), Plans and Exercise Maneuver Control (P/EMC) Chief (Z06), and Operations Planners (Z01/Z03) to synchronize and replicate the operations of the simulated US Army BCT with 21 ABN Division or JTF-21 operations.
• Develop simulated US Army BCT scenario deliverables in-support-of (ISO) 21 ABN or JTF-21 battle rhythm events (Commander’s Updates (CUB), Commander’s Targeting Synchronization Brief (CTSB), Operation Sync (OPSYNC), Division Orders Brief, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  Active Secret.   EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:  

• BA or BS from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
• US Army combat arms (primarily maneuver) qualified Officer; Colonel (06) or above; graduate of the US Army War College.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience Commanding a US Army BCT or higher Joint Task Force (JTF).
• Must be capable of providing Command and Control (C2) of BCT tactical operations ISO 21 ABN or higher level JTF combat operations.
• Possess a working proficiency, as a BCT or higher JTF unit commander, operating within the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) or an equivalent battlefield simulation environment.
• Must be capable of planning, developing, articulating (written and verbal), and executing BCT combined arms/maneuver operations concepts. 
• Possess a mastery of current US Army and Joint operations doctrine; primarily the 1, 3, 5, and 6 series. 
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with hand-held radio systems (Harris XL-200P (P25) or equivalent).
• Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with tactical Frequency Modulation (FM) radio systems (Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) or equivalent).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening; will be subject to random drug screening.
• Individual must be adaptive, flexible, imaginative; able to work effectively in a time constrained and dynamically changing environment. 
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills. 
• Must be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure scenario consistency and fidelity. 
• Must be able to effectively and independently research, develop, organize, and communicate diverse military operations concepts. 
• Possess a mastery of US Army Warning Order (WARNORD), Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD), and Operations Order (OPORD) content and composition. 
• Must possess an understanding of commonly-used US military acronyms and terminology.
• Must be able to work non-standard schedules that include extended hours and/or weekends based on mission requirements.
• Must be able to travel unaccompanied to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent operations experience as a deployed Commander, US Army BCT or higher level JTF operating in the USINDOPACOM, USCENTCOM, or USAREUR-AF theater within the past 5 years.
• Previous CTC operations exercise design or CTC operations Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) experience as a Maneuver Task Force Senior or as the Maneuver Brigade C2 (BC2) Senior.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting,