Technical Operations Order (OPORD) Writer

Technical Operations Order (OPORD) Writer

XVIII ABC Hub and Spoke MTCs provide individual and collective training on Army Mission Command Systems, using a variety of tools and Army fielded systems. These systems are used to support Small Unit Training: Squads through Company, Medium Unit Training: Battalion through Brigade, and Large Unit Training: Divisions and Corps in training environments ranging from Stability and Support Operations (SSO) through Unified Land Operations (ULO).

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical OPORD Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Technical OPORD Writer joining our team to build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army! Participate in special projects as required.

HOW A TECHNICAL OPORD WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Responsible for creating Battalion through Corps level Operation Orders (OPORD) products with all associated annexes.  
• Create, evaluate, and refine Army and Joint Operations Plans and Orders for training or simulation driven exercises.
• Review products created within the Technical OPORD Writer section for accuracy, content, grammar, substance, and format correctness.
• Lead and partner with a cross functional Team of both contract staff and government experts to plan, coordinate, and resource complex training exercises in the live, virtual, and constructive training domains.
• Develop engaging and complex scenarios that challenge the training audience.
• Manage complex tasks, track milestone accomplishment, adjust plans as required, and ensures successful completion of assigned tasks prior to suspense.
• Collaborate with Technical OPORD Writers across XVIII Airborne Corps and other GDIT Mission Training Center (MTC) programs as required.
• Serve in a mentorship and/or observer/controller role as required.
• Gather observations based on unit actions during training events and provide input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Perform as a member of the Exercise Control (EXCON) and Higher Command (HICOM) during exercises as required; provide direction as needed for training units.
• Develop training support packages and facilitate Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) coursework as requested by the customer.
• Maintain a comprehensive repository of relevant Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Develop processes and file structure to archive historically relevant OPORD materials.
• Work remotely when directed due to site closure and/or inclement weather.
• Work is predominantly intellectual in character and requires the employee to consistently exercise discretion and judgment.
• Perform limited manual and non-manual work directly related to the general business operations of the Fort Stewart MTC.
• Participates in special projects and perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, subject immaterial.
• Military Education: Graduate of Command and General Staff College (CGSC) or service equivalent required.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years military experience; preponderance of experience should include serving at Battalion through Division level staffs and familiarity with the US Army’s European Command Area of Responsibility.
• Security Clearance: Requires Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Exceptional technical writing/editing abilities in Battalion through Corps OPORD production to include Annexes for various War Fighting Functions (WFFs).
  • Ability to lead a planning team to create a high fidelity, realistic training event in a live, virtual, and constructive environment.
  • Strong understanding of the Operational Environment (OE) utilizing the US Army’s Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE).
  • Ability to conduct ongoing research and maintain cutting edge visibility of new and emerging warfighting capabilities and trends.
  • Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
  • Expertise in the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army training programs and Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
  • Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of Mission Command (MC) systems; knowledge of, and experience with, emerging MC technologies.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills with great attention to detail, the ability to apply critical thinking to foresee issues, and proactively solve complex problems.
  • Exceptional analytical and technical skills; a Team player with the ability to manage voluminous amounts of information quickly.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe, SharePoint and MS 365 to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams; technologically proficient.
  • Duties require exercising discretion, independent judgment, and decision-making.
  • Participates in and performs additional duties, special projects, emerging responsibilities as required/directed.
  • Physical labor tasks require the ability to lift/carry 50 pounds and climb ladders to a height of 6 to 12 feet to configure network/power cabling.
• Location: Fort Stewart MTC. Normal work schedule is 0730-1600, may require night, swing or weekend work shifts depending on specific training event requirements.
• Travel: May require occasional travel (less than 10%) 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and company-paid holidays

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