MCTP Workstation Controller

NATECH is looking for experienced professionals with unique knowledge, expertise, and experience interested in a challenging work environment supporting the US Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) in a part-time on-call (PTOC) temporary basis to assist with training Army units during a simulation driven combat exercise. NATECH is currently recruiting for part-time on-call (PTOC) staff to travel to Army Warfighter Exercises across the country and overseas. Assignments typically last 2-3 weeks in duration and employees will have opportunity to support up to 5 exercises each year. These positions require an active Secret clearance.

Work Station Controller

• Serves as a Warfighting Function subject matter expert in a work cell with Army personnel.
• Roles include Intelligence, Fires (Field Artillery), Air (high performance aircraft and rotary wing) and Sustainment
• Enhances realism of exercise through role play, conflict adjudication and resolution.
• Supervises the work cell mission
• Trains and supports assigned work cell personnel
• Supports the After-Action Review (AAR) process
• Maintains awareness and understanding of current and emerging Army & Joint doctrine and staff processes

OPFOR Role Player

• Serves as Opposing Force Role Player. Serving primarily at Ft. Leavenworth.
• Controls units assigned and inputs orders into simulation (WARSIM).
• Performs actions to ensure a fluid and accurate simulation game is presented to exercise units.
• Coordinates, synchronizes, and de-conflicts scenario storylines when necessary.

OPFOR Analyst

• Collects and manages data pertaining to Opposing Force (OPFOR)
• Controls Warfighting function (movement and maneuver, intelligence, fires, sustainment, mission command, and protection) procedures, decisions, and orders during computer assisted military Army training exercises
• Works closely with OPFOR Commanders: collects computer generated data, analyzes data and prepares visual products for After Action Reviews in coordination with military counterparts.
• Develops and produces graphic products for exercise unit After Action Reviews.
• Maintains proficiency in the various simulations and models and AAR systems supporting Army training exercises.
• Develops data collection plans keyed to exercise objectives; assessing WCOPFOR performance and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Uses knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures to analyze OPFOR operations within a computer simulation.
• Prepares analytical reports outlining such computer simulation outputs; deviations and consequences.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Experience in US military service as a senior Non-Commissioned Officer, Warrant, or Commissioned Officer.
• Served in a Aviation, Fires, Intelligence or Sustainment role on a Brigade or higher level staff.
• Familiar with current Army large scale combat operations, maneuver, Joint doctrine, command post and staff processes.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a DoD SECRET Clearance
• Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport
• Able to travel 5 to 7 times a year anywhere in the world for 14-30 days
• Able to support shifts that occur outside normal working hours to support 24/7 operations working at a minimum of 12 hour days.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize automated systems.
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university
• Intermediate Level Education (MEL 4) or Sergeants Major Course graduate equivalent
• Served in a Aviation, Fires, Intelligence or Sustainment role on a Division or higher level staff.
• Experience in OIF, OEF, or OND in the field of Field Artillery, Aviation, Intelligence or Sustainment
• Experience as an instructor or Observer Coach/Trainer with the Army or other DOD services.
• Experience in conduct, planning, configuration, and design of large-scale computer simulation Army or DoD exercises