Headquarters Operations Officer and Planner

7 days ago


Fort Leavenworth, KS, United States Fort Worth Staffing Full time
Technical Trainer Operations Officer

ServicesCompany (SERCO) is seeking a Technical Trainer Operations Officer to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting our Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The MCTP trains Brigade, Division, and Corps Commanders and their staffs during simulation-driven command post Warfighter Exercises (WFX) in support of Large-Scale Combat Operations and across Multi-Domain Operations.

Responsibilities

Principal duty is the operations officer for the Headquarters Support Team. Serves as the operations officer and is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations. Manages information flow, understands the operational environment to include planning, preparation, and execution of Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) and daily garrison operations in support of HST Headquarters team.

Prepares and maintains tracking mechanisms that support Warfighter exercises personnel rosters, hotel scheduling, maintains training records, and daily functions supporting garrison operations.

Maintains situational awareness with regards to all Exercise Lifecycle (ELC) planning events.

The Operations Officer will have an additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (as needed) to support Warfighter exercises:

  • As required, be prepared to execute your additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (ESP). This involves attending planning meetings, writing, publishing, and delivering Exercise Life Cycle Event Contract Deliverables (CDRL).
  • As required, be prepared to execute your additional duty and travel as an Exercise Support Planner during Warfighter exercise to receive equipment, support the HST leadership and Exercise Control (EXCON) during Warfighter exercises.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • An active DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship Required
  • One of the following:
    • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years of professional leadership experience
    • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional leadership experience
    • Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional leadership experience
  • Familiar with current Army/Joint doctrine
  • Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
  • Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas
  • Must be able to travel as needed both CONUS and OCONUS (up to 25% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or MEL 4 equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in design, planning, configuration, and conduct of large-scale computer simulation exercises
  • Previous experience in computer-assisted simulation training

If you feel your skillset is a match to the aforementioned requirements, then you should be ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today

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: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@ 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 identity 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 Agencies@. 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 balanceso 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: . 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.


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