Exercise Control (EXCON-A) Academics

The EXCON Alpha (EXCON-A) Academics reports to the MSTP Project Manager and receives work direction derivatives from the EXCON A Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, supervise, and coordinate the efforts of contractor personnel in development of scenarios, concepts, products, and other deliverables that may be specified to support scenario development and event design for academic and/or MAGTF and joint/combined exercises.

• Work closely with the Exercise Development Division Head and the MSTP Exercise Control Officer to conduct all academic or, as needed, exercise planning conferences.

• Provide recommendations to the Exercise Control Officer and changes to the MSTP Exercise SOP.

• Work closely with MSTP Operations and the Exercise Design Branch for the planning, development and execution of the General Officer Warfighting Program (GOWP); School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) and School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS).

• Assist as needed with MEF exercises (MEFEXs)/MEB Exercises (MEBEXs) and Large-Scale Exercises (LSEs), systems training/familiarization, and role-playing responsibilities.

• Support the planning and execution of selected academic programs (e.g., GOWP, SAW, SAMS) and develop and deliver academic classes and practical planning exercises for Marine Corps University (MCU) and other service schools.

• Coordinate with all the exercise control agencies in scenario and exercise development.

• Organize and participate in Exercise Scenario Development Conferences / Working Groups at the TS/SCI, Secret, Unclassified security level to support the exercise design process for MSTP supported academic exercises and other exercise events.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree is required (operations research, management, military science, or equivalent area desired).

• Minimum three years of experience in military training and education. Attendance at Intermediate Level School, such as Marine Corps CSC, or completion of equivalent nonresident course is required. Completion of Advanced ILS/TLS and attendance at SAW or NWC is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum eight years of operational experience planning, deploying, and employing ground combat, aviation, supporting arms, or combat service support units.

• Minimum five years of MEF level command element experience at the senior field grade equivalent level, including principal staff planning across multiple joint warfighting functions.

• Minimum three years of demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and operational level command relationships.

• Minimum two years of experience in DoD modeling and simulation.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.

• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent computer skills required. Proficient in the entire suite of MS Office and able to quickly learn additional systems. Familiarity with SharePoint and C2PC is desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

• Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle)

• Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for up to three weeks at a time (or longer).

• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.