Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Exercise Planning, Military, Simulations, Training Needs Assessment

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Operations Order OPORD Writer - Exercise Planner

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program.  GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, Delta Training, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training.  Technical integration between simulation and C4I systems.  Establish /maintain training and exercise networks.  Accomplish Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation security and risk management activities.

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an OPORD Writer & Exercise Planner at the XVIII Airborne Corps Mission Training Complex. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an OPORD Writer & Exercise Planner, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Technical Writer joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!

HOW AN OPORD WRITER & EXERCISE PLANNER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Create, evaluate, and refine Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation driven exercises.

This role requires a robust combination of analytical, technical and communication skills.

Develop engaging and complex scenarios that challenge the training audience

Serves in a mentorship or observer/controller role when requested.

Gathers observations based on unit actions during the training event and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs).

Maintains a comprehensive repository of relevant TTPs Responsible for creating higher headquarters OPORDs and, when necessary, may be called on to represent Division or higher headquarters for Brigade and below collective training.

Perform as a member of the Higher Command Response cell during exercise execution answering formal requests for information from training units.

Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BS/BA; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or equivalent

Required Experience: Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer or Senior NCO; 12+ years of related experience; Joint military experience preferred

Required Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with staff planning, OPORD / technical writing/editing and content management in one or more Warfighting Function (WfF); Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint and MS 365 to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. Familiarity with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC); Demonstrated understanding of Command and Control Systems (C2IS); Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP); Experience writing Brigade and above OPORDs; Strong understanding of the Operational Environments (OE) utilizing DATE.

Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Required Skills and Abilities: Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more WfFs; Technologically proficient; Works well with others; Hard working; Team player; Organized and detail oriented; Critical thinker and problem solver; Superb presentation and communication skills; Ability to manage a voluminous amount of information quickly; Must be able to conduct ongoing research and maintain cutting edge visibility of new and emerging warfighting capabilities and trends.

Location: Less than 10%

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $65,250 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Fort Liberty

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.