Principal Military Trainer (Joint Force Analyst Trainer) - Suffolk, VA

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer – Joint Force Analyst Trainer to join our Suffolk, VA team in support of the Joint Staff J7, Joint Training, Deployable Training Division (DTD). This role provides high-level observation, training, and feedback to Joint Force Commanders and their staffs, helping to improve the readiness and operational effectiveness of the current and future Joint Force across strategic and operational training events and exercises. This position involves joint and multinational training engagements and requires functional expertise in one or more joint operational areas.

An active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Serve on Deployable Training Teams (DTTs), observing and training Combatant Command and Joint Task Force leadership and staffs during joint and multinational exercises.

• Identify key command challenges and provide cross-functional analysis to develop best practices and lessons learned.

• Conduct in-depth research into strategic documents, historical exercises, and real-world operations.

• Analyze staff processes and planning to align phased operational planning with strategic guidance.

• Act as subject matter expert and trainer in at least one functional area: Plans and Assessment, Sustainment, Intelligence, Command and Control, Current Operations, Operational Law, Interagency Cooperation, Fires and Targeting, IO, Cyber, Space, IAMD, and/or Force Protection.

• Mentor and support new Observer Trainers and provide continuity within the Deployable Training Division.

• Produce detailed after-action reports and joint lessons learned inputs (e.g., FAAR, ESR, CFR, IAAR).

• Contribute to doctrine development and facilitate senior-level seminars including PINNACLE, CAPSTONE, and KEYSTONE.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A U.S. Citizenship.

• An active U.S. DoW Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

• One of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of military or professional leadership experience; or

• Master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience.

• A deep understanding of at least one functional area noted above, particularly within joint operational planning.

• Familiarity with the commander’s decision cycle and joint staff functions.

• To be willing and able to travel internationally, including to hazardous duty locations (up to 25%).

• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.

• Joint or service-level planning experience and ability to present complex information to senior leaders.

• The expertise in operational planning, trend analysis, and exercise coordination.

• A strong written and oral communication skills for producing official training documents and reports.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience on Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or similar staff.

• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process and advanced warfighting concepts.

• Completion of Joint Forces Staff College or service equivalent.

• Experience leading seminars or briefings for flag-level officers.

• Skilled in producing operational orders, after-action reports, and lessons learned materials.

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of building a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for future anticipated growth. This position is not a funded/active opening. Should the position become funded/active, qualified candidates will be invited to re-apply to the updated posting.

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.

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Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify 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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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 balance—so 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 this 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 – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited 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 that can be purchased, 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

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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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io .