CST (SWORD) Operator

CST (SWORD) Operator

Location: Belgium

Position Start: January 2026

Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Overview: MILVETS is currently seeking skilled CST (SWORD) Operators

About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Job Content Key Responsibilities:

• PART OF CST (Command & Staff Trainer) EXCON

Preparation Phase:

• Support Planning & Coordinating of exercises by interacting with the SWORD software & explain to clients, CST Exercise Team leader / Role-players / Coaches the possibilities and limitations of the system to deliver what they want.
• Create, load and adapt SWORD scenarios (troops friend & enemy, MEL-MIL = Main Event List / Main Incident List, terrain)
• Test & improve the scenario until ready for training
• Support User Training for the Operators

Execution Phase:

• Support EXCON to run the Exercise by interacting with the SWORD software according to guidance of the CST Exercise Team leader / Role-players / Coaches / Core EXCON Team
• Support CST Exercise Team leader / Role-players / Coaches in interacting with the SWORD software, including observer mode & making notes for the debriefing
• Support Users with SWORD manipulation issues
• Support Tech Team with solving IT issues

After Action Review Phase:

• Support CST Exercise Team leader / Role-players / Coaches in preparing and executing debriefings
• Provide Lessons Learned Team with most relevant exercise observations
• Support Data Analyst in acquiring relevant data from exercises

General:

• Conduct annual updates of the SWORD software
• Support Battalion & Brigade planning efforts with SWORD software at Brigade or Battalion HQ, including wargaming & COA Comparison
• Support Competence Center Land in testing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures or the use of new weapon systems
• Support Competence Center Land in educating Company Commanders or Battalion and Brigade Planning Officers in planning and conducting a Combined Arms Operation

Must have requirements:

• Former military Officer or NCO with Warfighter CAX User or Operator experience
• Available & Able to work long days (7 to 22) for 5 to 10 consecutive days in a PC Room
• Speak English, French or Dutch

Preferred requirements:

• Former military Officer or NCO with Warfighter CAX Operator experience
• Experience with Combined Arms Tactics
• Speak English, French and Dutch

Military rank equivalent:

• NCO or Officer

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.