Unified Action Partner/Interagency Exercise SME (Fort Leavenworth, KS)

Motive International•Leavenworth, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Motive International is hiring three (3) full-time mid- to senior-level Unified Action Partner/Interagency SMEs (“UAP SMEs”). Each of the three positions is aligned to a distinct domain or subject matter area of expertise as follows: Diplomacy/Foreign Policy/Foreign Affairs Humanitarian Assistance/Refugee Operations Intelligence Candidates may apply for one or more domain-specific position for which they fully qualify. The three UAP SMEs will work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, supporting the U.S. Army’s Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), which implements numerous large-scale CONUS and OCONUS military exercises annually, including the Warfighter Exercise (WFX) series. In their respective domains of expertise, each UAP SME will shape high-fidelity military training exercises by integrating their real-world civilian organizational expertise in the design, planning, and execution of exercises featuring complex operational scenarios. UAP SMEs will play a key role in the full exercise lifecycle, from initial scenario design to execution as SME role player/advisors. All UAP SMEs will be expected to travel to off-site exercise locations, which include Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Hood, TX; and locations in Hawaii, Germany, Korea, and elsewhere. UAP SMEs will work in close coordination with a large, multi-disciplinary team of MCTP government and contractor staff consisting of exercise designers & planners, tech & media experts, military operations & logistics SMEs, and others. UAP SMEs will also plan and deliver occasional “academics” or similar training events to MCTP staff or exercise participants in their respective areas of expertise, ensuring Army exercises represent sector-specific best practices, principles, and protocols. If you are passionate about improving civil-military coordination in large-scale contingency or crisis environments, this role offers the opportunity to directly influence how Army leaders engage in and mitigate modern conflict.

Requirements

U.S. citizen with SECRET clearance eligibility
Master’s degree in relevant field
Min. 5 years of recent (within last 8 years) and relevant real-world experience in your respective domain of expertise, preferably including leadership roles: Diplomacy – prior work at Dept. of State or UN/major IGO Humanitarian assistance – prior work at USAID, State/PRM, INGO, UNOCHA, etc. Intelligence – prior work at CIA, DIA, NGA, NSA, ODNI, etc.
Experience on ground (or at the policy or management level) in a real-world, large-scale contingency or crisis such as war, natural disaster, political transition, or refugee crisis
Experience designing, planning, or supporting military exercises (preferably at the division or higher level)
Based in, or able to relocate to, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Ready, willing, and able to travel, including overseas, up to 10 days/trip x 4-6 times/yr
Exceptional communications skills and strong mentality of teamwork

Nice To Haves

Experience with generative AI and comfort with innovative technology (preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead subject matter expert within the Unified Action Partners Cell (UAPC) at MCTP.
Develop and refine operational environment (OE) scenarios, storylines, and training stimuli that realistically portray the complexity of joint military and civilian operations.
Integrate civilian equities into Corps and Division-level Warfighter Exercises by collaborating with Maneuver Control Cell (MCC) and other MCTP elements to ensure accurate integration and portrayal of military and non-military elements.
Participate in the execution of 4-6 on-site and off-site exercises per year as a SME role player/advisor contributing to the realism and training value of events.
Support exercise assessment and post-exercise evaluations.
Develop and deliver trainings and briefings on Unified Action Partner roles and Civil-Military Operations (CMO) and related topics during Training Audience Academics and Senior Mentor Academics phases.
Participate in exercise battle rhythm events, conferences, and meetings as required to support program objectives.
Maintain up-to-date subject matter expertise through ongoing training to meet and exceed exercise support requirements.
Identify opportunities to integrate Motive’s unique AI-powered exercise support capabilities into the MCTP program and exercise events.
Represent Motive International, our mission, values, and equities to the Government, other contractors, and relevant enablers in the context of this program.