Senior Operations SME - Mission Command Exercises
$116k - $120k/yr
Expert
Associate's
Fort Liberty, NC, USA
In PersonPeriodic travel and extended exercise events may be required.
Project & Program Management
About the job
Requirements
- An associate degree from an accredited institution is required; fifteen years of directly related military experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course as an 18A Special Forces Officer, 180A Special Forces Warrant Officer, or 18-Series Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer.
- Completion of applicable Intermediate Level Education, Senior Service College, Warrant Officer education, or equivalent military professional education.
- Experience serving within Special Operations Forces organizations or designated Military Intelligence, Logistics, or Field Artillery organizations.
- Extensive experience supporting military operational planning, mission command processes, and training exercises.
- Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
- Extensive knowledge of Special Operations Forces missions, organizations, and operational concepts.
- Strong understanding of military decision-making processes and mission command principles.
- Ability to analyze complex operational challenges and develop effective training solutions.
- Planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Verbal communication and briefing abilities with senior military leaders and government personnel.
- Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-tempo training environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, plan, coordinate, and execute Mission Readiness Exercises and Mission Command Exercises.
- Provide subject matter expertise on Special Operations Forces missions, doctrine, operational planning, and training methodologies.
- Support the development of exercise concepts, operational scenarios, injects, and training objectives.
- Assist in designing and executing realistic training events that replicate operational environments and mission requirements.
- Facilitate exercise planning meetings, synchronization events, rehearsals, and after-action reviews.
- Support operational planning efforts and mission command training activities for Special Operations Forces headquarters and staffs.
- Provide guidance on military operations, intelligence integration, logistics support, fires coordination, and other warfighting functions as required.
- Develop operational products, briefings, reports, and exercise documentation for government stakeholders.
- Evaluate exercise execution and provide recommendations to improve readiness, operational effectiveness, and training outcomes.
- Collaborate with exercise planners, simulation personnel, role players, and military staff to ensure successful event execution.
- Support special projects and operational analysis efforts related to mission readiness and training.
Desired Qualifications
- At least two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing Mission Readiness Exercises.
- Experience supporting Special Operations Mission Training Centers, Mission Command Training Programs, or Joint training events.
- Familiarity with Special Operations Forces operational planning processes, campaign design, and mission command systems.
- Experience supporting large-scale collective training exercises and readiness events.
- Knowledge of Joint and Army doctrine, operational planning, and command-and-control processes.
About the company
MKS2 Technologies provides mission-focused IT services to federal government clients, including cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. It designs, implements, and sustains IT solutions for agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy, with staff working across 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. The company combines consulting, software development, and training services to meet specific mission needs, supported by its SDVOSB status and regional offices. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect missions, modernize IT, and train personnel to operate secure, reliable information systems.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2008
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What believers are saying
- The Army TAP award gives MKS2 five years of predictable federal revenue.
- 2026 website updates show active government IT, remote, Arizona, and Colorado hiring.
- Federal service demand from VA, Army, and Navy sustains cross-agency expansion.
What critics are saying
- The $221 million Army TAP contract concentrates revenue through 2028.
- A TAP recompete or protest in 2028 can crush MKS2's core business.
- Big integrators like Leidos and Booz Allen outscale MKS2 in federal capture.
What makes MKS2 Technologies unique
- MKS2 is an SDVOSB delivering federal IT, cyber, and training services since 2008.
- Its Army TAP win spans 500,000 soldiers across 50-plus locations worldwide.
- Austin headquarters and 49-state staffing support national federal contract execution.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match