MCTP PTOC OSC Targeting Officer

CGS is looking for an OSC INTEL Targeting Officer to support the US Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Do you want to use your creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills to improve organizational mission performance in the defense industry? You understand there is no single or easy solution to prepare for the unforeseen. By creating and testing real-world scenarios, you know how to help military organizations make faster and smarter decisions based on data.

As the Opposing Forces (OPFOR) Operational Strategic Command (OSC) Targeting Officer, you'll develop, implement, and measure the effectiveness of plans and procedures for clients, creating rich content to help you tell a realistic story. You'll listen to client challenges and identify threats, gaps, or risks that need to be explored and provide a safe space for recommendations that will make lasting, real-world impact.

As a leader in the firm's Army Sector, you'll have the chance to work cross-functionally with planners and scenario developers on projects that are making an impact on critical missions. You'll share your expertise and collaborate with the industry's best trainers and coaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the target development process, including target nomination, analysis, vetting, and prioritization for the WCOPFOR OSC.


• Produce and maintain OSC High Payoff Targets (HPTs), High Value Targets (HVTs), and Target Nomination Lists that align with the WCOPFOR Commander's intent and maneuver objectives.


• Coordinate integration of OSC fires, Division Tactical Group (DTG) indirect fires, close air support, EW, cyber, space, and ISR into the targeting cycle.


• Manage the OSC targeting working group and support cross‑functional targeting rehearsals and synchronization meetings.


• Create, validate, and publish targeting guidance, attack guidance matrixes, engagement criteria, and no‑strike/positive ID procedures.


• Oversee the dynamic targeting (time‑sensitive target) process during execution, adjudicating RFIs and prioritizing immediate engagements.


• Produce targeting products for the common operational picture and commander's decision cycle, including target folders, overlays, and recommended courses of action.


• Liaise with the OCS Chief of Intelligence for intelligence inputs, OSC Chief of Operations for operational effects, and Chief of Integrated Support Command for munitions and logistics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience as a U.S. Army Targeting former officer, warrant officer, or non-commissioned officer.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Knowledge of Army and Joint regulations and current doctrine.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 5% of the time)


• One or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • BS/BA degree with 5 years of military experience or
  
  
  • High School and 10 years of military experience.
  
  
  
  


• Active DOD Secret clearance is required. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.


• Military Education Level (MEL) 4


• Experience as a former field grade officer, warrant officer, or sergeant major.


• Successfully served in a key developmental position at brigade/battalion level.


• Experience with Constructive Simulation Models (e.g., Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC), Warfighters Simulation (WARSIM) .


• Experience with FM 7-100 series OPFOR doctrine.


• Experience working with the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).


• Strong problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a customer-focused approach.

Working Conditions: Inside Government training facilities.

Required Travel: Employees will travel to temporary work locations during exercises.

Job Type: Part-Time On-Call, Exempt

Contract Length: More than 1 year

CGS provides reasonable accommodation requests so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the hiring selection process.