Quattro Consulting, an operating group of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) III for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Joint SOF Trainers plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute all portions of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for USASOC's exercise programs. The Joint Exercise Life Cycle is all of the events and actions required to design, plan, and execute major training events that prepare US Special Operations Forces (SOF) for operations in support of the nation's strategic initiatives. Supported entities include, but are not limited to: 1st Special Forces Command, USASOC, USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning, designing, controlling & analyzing Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF) training and exercises.
- Develops and presents communications-related training seminars.
- Serves as a Communications Analyst/Trainer during joint exercises.
- Develops observation and training plans.
- Coordinates & interfaces with USASOC exercise planners.
- Independently operates, maintains and understands Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems at the joint tactical, operational and strategic-levels.
- Provides analysis and training to USASOC to best utilize the Department of Defense C4I systems and KM Best Practices.
Work Environment:
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
- Ability to work in remote and rural environments.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
- Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
- 11-20% / Occasional travel.
- This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.
Basic Qualifications- 10 years of communications experience specific to the duties and requirements of this position.
- Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications connectivity with communication platforms: KU/X/KA Band Satellite systems, UHF/VHF radio, data systems, mobile ad-hoc networking, mesh networking systems, tactical SATCOM, LMR systems, phone systems and COP applications.
- Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communications to explain communication network and requirements.
- Working knowledge of DISA DISN network services, architecture, configuration, certification processes and procedures, CISCO, LAN/WAN, fiber, POTs and NSA approved encryption devices (Taclan, KIV, KG, Cylink) equipment suite programming, deployment, and integration.
- Working knowledge of SDN versions.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in HBSS and ACAS.
- More than 10 years' (5 years recent) experience in exercise design, scenario development, and management of Joint Life Cycle (JELC) events
- Minimum of 6 years of experience coordinating with the training audience and developing a realistic scenario to facilitate their training objectives.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in real world Operational Headquarters (SOJTF, CJSOTF, CJSOAC, etc.)
- Excellent presentation, communication and organization skills; proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
- Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license (proof of which will be required after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain company liability insurance through a clean driving record.
- Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Quattro will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Preferred Qualifications- Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Recent experience supporting USASOC.
- Prior (E8-E9, CW3-CW5, O4-O6).
- 18E MOS
- 2 years' experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.
Quattro offers a competitive benefits plan including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
