Senior Principal Military Trainer - HICOM Facilitator (Fort Leavenworth, KS)

Serco
Springfield, IL

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Principal Military Trainer-HICOM Facilitator Movement and Maneuver/Command and Control (M2/C2) Warfighting Function (WfF) to join our team at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In this role, you will support the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), which trains Army Corps, Divisions, and Brigades in Army Mission Command Systems and the Operations Process. This is accomplished through integrated simulations that replicate complex operating environments and enable realistic Large Scale Combat Operations training.

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct mission analysis of higher headquarters guidance (CSA, FORSCOM, CAC)

  • Enable scenario development, planning, and orders development to stimulate specific exercise training needs and unit training objectives

  • Ensure scenario understanding, battle rhythm events, and critical linkages.

  • Integrate training audience objectives into a coherent scenario.

  • Review training audience plans and orders

  • Coordinate and synchronize warfighting functions in all plans and orders.

  • Develop plans, orders, branches, and sequels

  • Write Higher Command (HICOM) orders at the Corps and Land Component level for each respective Warfighter Exercise

  • During the Exercise Life Cycle (ELC), collaborate with Exercise Control (EXCON) to plan, prepare, and serve as a conduit between Scenario Design/MCTP and the HICOM

  • Integrate with the HICOM across warfighting functions during execution and directly engage with staff officers to operationally steer the exercise

  • Enable HICOM understanding and execution to meet desired training conditions

  • Coordinate with CUOPS and Operations Groups to ensure appropriate HICOM stimulus for training audiences

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience

  • Graduate of U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or equivalent (MEL4)

  • Prior U.S. Military service as a Field Grade Officer (COL, LTC, MAJ)

  • Familiarity with current Army and Joint doctrine

  • Experience writing operational orders at the Division and above level

  • Integrated all warfighting functions into planning

  • Prepared scenario-based training

  • Coordinated with stakeholders outside your assigned team

  • Developed appropriate training for exercise support staff regarding designed scenarios

  • Incorporated planning best practices into operational and/or training events

  • Served in Current Operations (CUOPS) or Future Operations (FUOPS) at the Division or above level

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • Master's degree with 15 years of experience

  • Graduate of U.S. Army War College or service equivalent

  • Mastery of Army and Joint doctrine

  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate WFX HICOM and apply Army/Joint doctrine.

  • Experience writing operational orders and annexes at the Corps , Joint Forces (JFC), and Land Component (LCC) level

  • Ability to integrate all warfighting function personnel as needed

  • Skill in preparing scenario-based stimulus and injects

  • Proficiency in coordinating with divisions, MCTP operations groups, and external stakeholders

  • Capability to develop and present appropriate training to inform exercise support staff (MCTP, HICOM, EXCON) about the scenario and orders

  • Experience incorporating best practices into the planning process and products that provide training audiences an example to follow

  • Prior experience as an OCT (Observer, Coach, Trainer) and WFX participant.

  • Leadership experience within the Army CTC program, ideally MCTP

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!

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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 [email protected] .

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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: .

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: [email protected] .

Posted 2026-03-09

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