Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) to support the eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) for the Army National Guard (ARNG) capstone training event for Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) to attain T-Level 3 (T3) training readiness. The XCTC program affords commanders the opportunity to assess Mission Essential Task (MET) proficiency in force-on-force and live fire training environments. The XCTC mission is twofold: first, develop adaptive leaders; and secondly, enable platoons to achieve trained proficiency in core functions or designed capabilities.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assists the brigade and state headquarters in coordinating and synchronizing training, including, but not limited to: exercise development; training management; training scenario development; contracted support synchronization; leader book, mission book publication; Operation Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) publication; and Observer Coach /Trainers (OC/T) support coordination.
• Assist and support Instrumentation and Communication (I&C) during XCTC events.
• Support Range Operations events.
• Provide expertise on Sustainment planning and logistical support.
• Provide senior level Observer Coach / Trainer (OC/T) support to assist commanders in assessing training objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of 1 year Brigade Commander experience.
• Shall have relevant CTC/CATB/Operations Group leadership experience at the Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) or above.
• Shall have experience in mentoring, and advising Brigade Commanders on the development, design, planning and execution of large scale, multi-echelon collective training events.
• Shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of the missions, functions and structure of the Army’s Infantry, Armor, and Stryker brigade combat teams.
• Shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of U.S. Army and Joint Operational Doctrine.
• Shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of relevant threat force doctrine and tactics.
• Shall refer and have an in-depth understanding of both NGR 350-50-1 and the XCTC White paper.

Clearance: Requires a SECRET security clearance

Location: The work is to be performed primarily at Fort Drum, Fort Pickett, Fort Stewart, Camp Blanding, Fort Knox, Camp Grayling, Fort McCoy, Camp Atterbury, Camp Ripley, Camp Shelby, Fort Chaffee, Fort Bliss, Fort Hood , Orchard Combat Training Center, Fort Riley, Fort Lewis, Camp Roberts/Hunter Liggett, and Yakima Training Center with temporary duty (TDY) to various other Contiguous United States (CONUS) and/or Outside CONUS (OCONUS) sites.

Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel is required