Marine Corps Battle Staff Training Instructor (BSTEX)

Locations: Quantico, VA Clearance Required: Secret Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking BSTEX Instructors and Response Cell Specialists to plan, execute, and support Battle Staff Training Exercises (BSTEXs) across all MISTC locations. This position requires deep operational credibility and the ability to replicate adversary and higher headquarters actions in dynamic, multi-domain training environments.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational orders, annexes, and warfighting function requirements to develop MESLs and BSTEX training packages
Plan and execute BSTEX events per the TEEP, producing LOIs, schedules, and C2 architecture diagrams
Man Response Cells replicating higher headquarters, adjacent units, and OPFOR functions during exercises
Conduct ROC drills, Combined Arms Rehearsals (CARs), and OpOrder briefs
Deliver Watch-stander, Watch Officer, and Watch Chief training during BSTEX events
Develop and maintain the Performance Evaluation Checklist (PECL) and deliver formal performance briefs to students
Record, analyze, and deliver written and oral AARs following each BSTEX event
Recommend changes to FMF and Reserve Combat SOPs based on lessons learned
Integrate scenario complexity across fires, intelligence, logistics, maneuver, and C2 functions
Feed lessons learned and student critiques into MISTC Curriculum Review Boards

Required Qualifications

8+ years of combat operations experience
Active Secret clearance
MCISD/SAT-E certification
BSTEX facilitation experience
Watch Officer/Watch Chief familiarization
Expertise in scenario development and performance evaluation
Bachelor's degree preferred in Military Operations, National Security, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with JADOCS, AFATDS, GCCS, C2PC/JTCW, JBC-P/MMC-S, or WinTAK/ATAK
Prior BSTEX or MISTC exercise support experience
OCONUS exercise support experience

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