Technical Operations Order (OPORD) Writer – Secret Clearance Required

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Collaborating, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Facilitation Certifications: None Experience: 10 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Technical Operations Order (OPORD) Writer – Secret Clearance Required 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: Work independently under general supervision of the HUB and the Fort Drum NY Plans and Operations to develop, implement, and evaluate Operations Order (OPORD) packages. Collaborate with Technical OPORD Writers across XVIII Airborne Corps and other GDIT Mission Training Center (MTC) programs as required. 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. Refine / update / synchronize OPORD Packages for specific training events. 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. 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 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 Mission Training Center (MTC). Maintain C2IS proficiency in Common Operational Picture (COP) of assigned Warfighting Function. 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), U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or service ILE 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; Joint military experience preferred 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 (C2IS) systems; knowledge of, and experience with, emerging C2IS 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. Duties require exercising discretion, independent judgment, and decision-making. Participates in and performs additional duties, special projects, emerging responsibilities as required/directed. Location: Fort Drum, New York 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 At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. GDITarmy GDITrecruiting The likely salary range for this position is $66,560 - $82,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NY Fort Drum Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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