Operations Order (OPORD) Writer - Exercise Planner

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

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!

MEANING WORK AND PERSONAL 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: 12+ years of related experience, Field Grade Officer, Warrant Officer or Senior NCO; 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: Onsite, Less than 10%

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Join us and make an impactful difference while advancing your career with GDIT.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required