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Posted: March 31, 2026 (1 day ago)

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$125,776 - $163,514

per year

Closes

April 10, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves guiding military training and transformation efforts at a U.S.

Army base in Missouri, focusing on preparing forces for large-scale combat through planning, experimentation, and employee development.

It suits experienced professionals with a strong background in Army operations who can advise senior leaders on future readiness and technical matters.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players familiar with military structures and long-term strategic planning.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in providing guidance on Large Scale Combat Operations and transformation initiatives
  • Experience assisting in developing Courses of Action for senior leadership and the Combined Arms Center
  • Support for multi-component military and civilian professionals in experimentation efforts related to force capabilities
  • Ability to identify employee training needs and provide guidance on technical and administrative issues
  • 52 weeks of federal service at the GS-12 level or equivalent within the last 52 weeks
  • Knowledge of Army levels of integration and DOTMLPF requirements for Formation Based Layered Protection and Warfighting Functions
  • Competency in recommending long-range planning initiatives for future force operations and readiness

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood is located in the beautiful South-Central Missouri Ozarks.

The Fort covers more than 61,000 acres and is located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Bordering the installation to the North are the towns of Waynesville/St. Robert and Interstate 44. St.

Louis is a 2 hour drive to the East along I-44 and Springfield is an hour's drive West of Fort Leonard Wood.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Providing guidance and support on Large Scale Combat Operations to inform Transformation in Contact, Deliberate, and Concept driven transformation; 2) Assisting in Developing Courses of Action for senior leadership to inform the organizations and Combined Arms Center in Transformation in Contact; 3) Supporting multi-component military and civilian professionals in experimentation efforts that inform senior leaders on current and future force capabilities; 4) Identifying training needs of employees, providing guidance on technical and administrative matters.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Major Duties:

  • Knowledge of Army levels of integration.
  • Knowledge of the Army Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and education, Personnel and Facilities ( DOTMLPF) requirements as it applies to Formation Based Layered Protection and Army Warfighting Functions and Systems.
  • Recommending long-range planning initiatives that determine how future forces will operate and ensure readiness.
  • Assess employee training requirements and provide guidance on technical and administrative issues.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SDSB263782805923