Principal Military Trainer

Position Description

Serco is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Military Intelligence Principal Military Trainer – Workstation Controller (WSC) in support of the Army’s Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You will be an integral part of a team training Army Corps, Divisions, and Brigades on the Army Mission Command Systems and Operations Process. This role is based at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge military simulation systems in support of large-scale combat operations. Relocation assistance may be available.

In this role, you will:

• Train and support inexperienced military simulation operators to use the system, conduct role-play functions aligned with their military specialties, and report on activities.
• Certify military simulation operators in basic simulation skills and role-play competency prior to exercise start.
• Control simulation inputs to ensure accurate application of U.S. Army, Joint, and emerging doctrine.
• Enhance scenario realism through effective coaching and role-play supervision.
• Supervise the translation of doctrinal tasks, commander’s intent, and plans into simulation inputs and scripts.
• Resolve simulation output errors (adjudication) and assist operators with simulated task organization, equipment, resupply, and casualty scenarios.
• Support After-Action Reviews (AAR) by communicating key events via the Workstation Reporting System (WRS).
• Maintain current knowledge of Army and Joint Maneuver doctrine for Brigade, Division, and Corps-level operations.
• Coordinate with Observer/Coach/Trainers (O/C/T) to ensure understanding of simulated force structures.
• Conduct exercise design and scenario development.
• Participate in pre-exercise planning activities including Site Surveys and planning conferences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a designated Warfighting Function (WfF) for simulation rules development.
• Assist in the training and certification process of a designated WfF.
• Maintain designated WARSIM WfF Data Base.
• Act as a point of contact for assigned administrative duties.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must have Military Intelligence designation background
• Former Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer 4/5, or Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
• Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) or equivalent: CGSC, WOILE, or SGM Academy.
• Proficiency in U.S. Army decision-making and synchronization processes.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarity with current Army and Joint Doctrine.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25% and support operations of up to twelve hours per shift during WFX and other exercises.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Graduate of a U.S. Army warfighting function-specific officer career course.
• Experience serving as a key staff member in a warfighting function at Battalion level or higher.
• Graduate degree.
• Experience at the Brigade or higher staff level.
• Prior experience supporting MCTP or a comparable military constructive training program.

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!

Company Overview

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].