What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Command Fundamentals (MCF) Lead Instructor position at PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC?
Position title: Mission Command Fundamentals (MCF) Lead Instructor
Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Clearance required: SECRET
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Serve as the primary instructor and facilitator for the Mission Command Fundamentals Course (MCFC), guiding students through the four-week curriculum.
- Be present and available throughout the entire course period for each iteration.
- Attend and actively participate in key course events, including the course introduction, daily case studies, guest speaker lectures, the capstone exercise, and the graduation ceremony.
- Assist the Course Director in the execution of the course, ensuring a smooth flow of instruction and activities.
- Facilitate discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises related to Mission Command principles, MDMP, Joint Operations, operational leadership, and other course topics.
- Introduce and provide context for guest speakers and subject matter experts during their lectures.
- Engage with senior international military students to foster an environment of professional development and an understanding of operational-level command and control.
- Must possess significant operational experience at the command or senior staff level, with a strong background in applying Mission Command principles.
- Proven experience in instruction, facilitation, or mentorship, preferably with field-grade military leaders (O-3 to O-6) and/or international partner forces.
- Strong understanding of operational-level planning, joint operations, and planning methodologies (e.g., MDMP, Army Design Methodology) relevant to complex maritime and joint environments.
- Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead Socratic discussions, facilitate wargames, and engage with international partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a Course Director and multiple subject matter experts to deliver a cohesive and high-quality educational experience.
- Must hold and maintain a minimum of a SECRET security clearance.