Federal Sherpa

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Opportunity: Federal Sherpa is uniquely positioned to support the United States Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS by delivering strategic program and project management expertise tailored to MCTP. Leveraging a team of seasoned professionals-including U.S. Army veterans and former senior government executives-we provide mission-focused solutions that enhance War Fighter Exercises and SRM-aligned training. Our commitment to integrity, performance, and innovation ensures that operational forces are equipped to execute unified land operations and respond effectively to domestic crises, reinforcing the Army's readiness and command capabilities. Location: Onsite -MCTP - Fort Leavenworth, KS Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Mission Command Information System (MCIS) administrator on our team, you'll support the technical infrastructure used to train military personnel on command and control systems. This includes installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the complex hardware and software systems used in simulated combat exercises known as Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You'll design, integrate, and maintain the infrastructure that powers large-scale, computer-based training exercises-ensuring that constructive simulations and After-Action Review tools run smoothly for commanders and battle staffs. You will lead the administration of servers, networks, virtualization platforms, and storage systems that underpin the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability and ARCHER After Action Review environments. Your role bridges technical support, architecture planning, and security compliance, enabling seamless integration of Army Mission Command Information Systems into global training events. Key Responsibilities • System Administration: o Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), storage arrays, user accounts, and security settings across multiple exercise networks. • Exercise Support & Integration: o Integrate and validate command systems within WFX exercises. Test end-to-end connectivity between simulation tools and live Mission Command systems. o Allocate computer and network resources to support exercise scale and fidelity. • Technical Troubleshooting: o Provide tier-III support during training events. o Rapidly diagnose and remediate hardware, software, and network issues to maintain continuous exercise operations. • Cybersecurity Enforcement: o Implement DoD security policies, apply DISA STIGs, and deploy patches. o Monitor logs, conduct vulnerability scans, and coordinate incident response to safeguard the MCIS environment. • System Configuration & Readiness: o Build, harden, and maintain command post servers and virtual environments according to accreditation standards. o Ensure all systems are exercise-ready with up-to-date images and configurations. • Backup & Disaster Recovery: o Develop, test, and maintain backup strategies, replication, and recovery plans to ensure mission continuity in case of system failures or data loss. • Documentation & Training: o Create and update SOPs, runbooks, and network diagrams. o Deliver technical briefings and hands-on training to exercise participants, JLCCTC and ARCHER technicians, and junior IT staff. • Network Management: o Configure and monitor switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs. o Ensure secure, high-performance connectivity across local and wide area networks. Key System Knowledge MCIS Administrators at MCTP integrate and support a broad spectrum of mission command platforms, including: • Tactical Mission Command (TMC) • Global Command and Control System - Army/Joint (GCCS-A) • Force XXI Battle Command Brigade & Below (FBCB2) + Blue Force Tracker (BFT/BFT2) + Joint Capability Release (JCR) + JCR-Log + JCR-Field Level Maintenance • Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) • Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) • Command Post of the Future (CPOF) • Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) • Joint Automated Deep Operations Control System (JADOCS) • Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP) • Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A) • Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) • Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) • Capability Drop 1 (CD1) • Integrated Command and Control Support Framework (ICSF) • Battle Command Common Services (BCCS) • GEOINT Workstation (GWS) and other intelligence warfighting function systems This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait. Qualifications: • Associate's degree • Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate • One (1) year of experience with Military training and training support • One (1) year of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises Clearance: (Used for ability to obtain a clearance or specific clearance requirements) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Vetting: (Used for Public Trust or DHS suitability) Public Trust: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Benefits Following a probationary period, Federal Sherpa offers: • Industry competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans • Employee Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • PTO and all 11 Federal Holidays as paid days off • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Powered by JazzHR 6q4BAHEae4

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Opportunity: Federal Sherpa is uniquely positioned to support the United States Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS by delivering strategic program and project management expertise tailored to MCTP. Leveraging a team of seasoned professionals-including U.S. Army veterans and former senior government executives-we provide mission-focused solutions that enhance War Fighter Exercises and SRM-aligned training. Our commitment to integrity, performance, and innovation ensures that operational forces are equipped to execute unified land operations and respond effectively to domestic crises, reinforcing the Army's readiness and command capabilities. Location: Onsite -MCTP - Fort Leavenworth, KS Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) Technician on our team at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), you'll enable large-scale, computer-based training for Army commanders and battle staff. You'll maintain and optimize the U.S. Army's constructive simulation toolkit-ensuring mission-rehearsal exercises on offensive, defensive, stability, and civil-support operations run flawlessly from battalion through echelons-above-corps. You will be embedded at MCTP in Fort Leavenworth, KS (with potential worldwide deployments), providing hands-on technical expertise for the JLCCTC suite. Your role ensures that simulation platforms seamlessly integrate with real-world Mission Command systems and deliver realistic, dynamic training environments. Key Responsibilities System Administration: Manage servers, workstations, virtual machines, networks, and simulation software (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM). Monitor system health, apply OS and firmware updates, and execute routine backups. Technical Support: Act as subject-matter expert for hardware, software, and basic networking troubleshooting. Respond to and resolve incidents to maintain uninterrupted training operations. Installation & Maintenance: Install, configure, and update simulation applications and peripheral devices. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with DoD Information Assurance directives. Configuration Management: Maintain hardware and software baselines across distributed nodes and exercise networks. Document version control, change histories, and configuration checklists. Exercise Support: Deploy, test, and troubleshoot constructive simulations. Ensure interoperability with live Mission Command platforms so staff train on actual Army systems. Training & Instruction: Develop and deliver classroom curricula and hands-on coaching for operators. Verify operator proficiency in system operation, troubleshooting, and best practices. Simulation Stimulation: Validate that JLCCTC outputs correctly stimulate Mission Command environments. Troubleshoot integration points with command post hardware and software. Post-Exercise Analysis: Support After Action Review (AAR) tools by capturing, replaying, and exporting simulation data. Assist exercise directors in debriefs to highlight performance metrics and lessons learned. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with exercise planners, instructional designers, and senior leaders to refine training scenarios. Propose enhancements to increase simulation fidelity, scalability, and ease of use. This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait. Qualifications: Associate's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate One (1) year of experience with Military training and training support One (1) year of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises One (1) year of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates Proficiency with JLCCTC applications (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM) or equivalent constructive simulation tools Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) and secure LAN/WAN operations Familiarity with DoD configuration and patch management processes (DISA STIGs, SCAP) Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to instruct non-technical military personnel Clearance: (Used for ability to obtain a clearance or specific clearance requirements) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Vetting: (Used for Public Trust or DHS suitability) Public Trust: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Benefits Following a probationary period, Federal Sherpa offers: Industry competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans Employee Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance PTO and all 11 Federal Holidays as paid days off 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Powered by JazzHR wu4blZWKpw

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Opportunity: Federal Sherpa is uniquely positioned to support the United States Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS by delivering strategic program and project management expertise tailored to MCTP. Leveraging a team of seasoned professionals-including U.S. Army veterans and former senior government executives-we provide mission-focused solutions that enhance War Fighter Exercises and SRM-aligned training. Our commitment to integrity, performance, and innovation ensures that operational forces are equipped to execute unified land operations and respond effectively to domestic crises, reinforcing the Army's readiness and command capabilities. Location: Onsite -MCTP - Fort Leavenworth, KS Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Mission Command Information System (MCIS) administrator on our team, you'll support the technical infrastructure used to train military personnel on command and control systems. This includes installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the complex hardware and software systems used in simulated combat exercises known as Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). You'll design, integrate, and maintain the infrastructure that powers large-scale, computer-based training exercises-ensuring that constructive simulations and After-Action Review tools run smoothly for commanders and battle staffs. You will lead the administration of servers, networks, virtualization platforms, and storage systems that underpin the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability and ARCHER After Action Review environments. Your role bridges technical support, architecture planning, and security compliance, enabling seamless integration of Army Mission Command Information Systems into global training events. Key Responsibilities • System Administration: o Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), storage arrays, user accounts, and security settings across multiple exercise networks. • Exercise Support & Integration: o Integrate and validate command systems within WFX exercises. Test end-to-end connectivity between simulation tools and live Mission Command systems. o Allocate computer and network resources to support exercise scale and fidelity. • Technical Troubleshooting: o Provide tier-III support during training events. o Rapidly diagnose and remediate hardware, software, and network issues to maintain continuous exercise operations. • Cybersecurity Enforcement: o Implement DoD security policies, apply DISA STIGs, and deploy patches. o Monitor logs, conduct vulnerability scans, and coordinate incident response to safeguard the MCIS environment. • System Configuration & Readiness: o Build, harden, and maintain command post servers and virtual environments according to accreditation standards. o Ensure all systems are exercise-ready with up-to-date images and configurations. • Backup & Disaster Recovery: o Develop, test, and maintain backup strategies, replication, and recovery plans to ensure mission continuity in case of system failures or data loss. • Documentation & Training: o Create and update SOPs, runbooks, and network diagrams. o Deliver technical briefings and hands-on training to exercise participants, JLCCTC and ARCHER technicians, and junior IT staff. • Network Management: o Configure and monitor switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs. o Ensure secure, high-performance connectivity across local and wide area networks. Key System Knowledge MCIS Administrators at MCTP integrate and support a broad spectrum of mission command platforms, including: • Tactical Mission Command (TMC) • Global Command and Control System - Army/Joint (GCCS-A) • Force XXI Battle Command Brigade & Below (FBCB2) + Blue Force Tracker (BFT/BFT2) + Joint Capability Release (JCR) + JCR-Log + JCR-Field Level Maintenance • Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) • Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) • Command Post of the Future (CPOF) • Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) • Joint Automated Deep Operations Control System (JADOCS) • Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP) • Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A) • Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) • Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) • Capability Drop 1 (CD1) • Integrated Command and Control Support Framework (ICSF) • Battle Command Common Services (BCCS) • GEOINT Workstation (GWS) and other intelligence warfighting function systems This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait. Qualifications: • Associate's degree • Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate • One (1) year of experience with Military training and training support • One (1) year of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises Clearance: (Used for ability to obtain a clearance or specific clearance requirements) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Vetting: (Used for Public Trust or DHS suitability) Public Trust: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Benefits Following a probationary period, Federal Sherpa offers: • Industry competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans • Employee Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • PTO and all 11 Federal Holidays as paid days off • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Powered by JazzHR pF75wgKeLP

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Opportunity: Federal Sherpa is uniquely positioned to support the United States Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS by delivering strategic program and project management expertise tailored to MCTP. Leveraging a team of seasoned professionals-including U.S. Army veterans and former senior government executives-we provide mission-focused solutions that enhance War Fighter Exercises and SRM-aligned training. Our commitment to integrity, performance, and innovation ensures that operational forces are equipped to execute unified land operations and respond effectively to domestic crises, reinforcing the Army's readiness and command capabilities. Location: Onsite -MCTP - Fort Leavenworth, KS Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As an Archer Technician on our team, you have the chance to shape the Mission Command Training Program by leading our Archiving and Enhanced Retrieval (ARCHER) team. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also develop them with advanced technology solutions. Your team will ensure that live and historical simulation data are captured, centralized, and presented through collaborative analytics and rich visual products that drive exercise management, leader briefs, and After-Action Review (AAR) production. Join our team and create the future of ARCHER capability for MCTP. You will manage a team that: Installs, configures, troubleshoots ARCHER hardware. Maintains accountability of distributed hardware baselines. Operates the ARCHER application in both stand-alone and networked modes. Implements corrective and preventive maintenance on the software tool and underlying systems. Develops, tests, and deploys software updates and patches. Customizes data collection modules to integrate with JLCCTC simulations (e.g., WARSIM) and future exercise platforms. Maintains version control and user guides for all ARCHER components. Configures ARCHER to ingest live and historical simulation data across functional areas-Ground, Air, Logistics, Intelligence, and Fires. Ensures data integrity, redundancy, and on-site/off-site storage for future reuse. Administers ARCHER's file-share and web-based portals, enterprise e-mail, MS Teams, SharePoint, and chat tools. Verifies LAN/WAN connectivity for up to 150 concurrent client devices. Provides redundancy planning and data synchronization across distributed training sites. Automates generation of real-time and historical reports (combat power, effectiveness, weapon counts, logistics, volume of fire). Scales data for AAR themes and export reports to Microsoft Office formats (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Produces a 3D Common Operational Picture (COP) displaying BLUEFOR/OPFOR dispositions with time-stamped replay for adjudication. Performs GIS analysis for terrain reconnaissance and overlay exercise units on digital maps. Supports on-the-spot situational awareness briefs for key leaders. Collaborates with exercise planners to set up ARCHER capabilities for mission rehearsals. Enables and supports all briefings, AARs, and visual displays during live training events. Troubleshoots issues in real time to preserve exercise flow. Works within Agile teams to design and implement new ARCHER features. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Coordinate with DevOps and network teams to ensure scalable, maintainable software releases. This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait. Qualifications: Associate's degree Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate One (1) year of experience with Military training and training support One (1) year of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises One (1) year of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates Requires a Secret clearance Nice If You Have: 1+ years of professional software development experience in Agile Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C# Familiarity with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and ETL processes Expertise in test-driven development, unit/integration testing frameworks, and code quality tools Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN) and Web services administration Hands-on experience with GIS platforms and 3D visualization technologies Scripting automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python for deployment and monitoring tasks Associate's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field-or equivalent experience IAT certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or equivalent Information Assurance credential Clearance: (Used for ability to obtain a clearance or specific clearance requirements) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Vetting: (Used for Public Trust or DHS suitability) Public Trust: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Benefits Following a probationary period, Federal Sherpa offers: Industry competitive Health, dental, and vision insurance plans Employee Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance PTO and all 11 Federal Holidays as paid days off 401(k) with up to 4% employer match Powered by JazzHR 06sTDJ2XXe