What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulated BCT Commander position at Valiant Integrated Services?
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, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.