Summary: Provide technical expertise to the 54 States, Territories, and Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Staff to optimize domestic operations and exercise readiness for NGB-J37 Joint Training Requirements Specialist contract support. The location of this work is in Arlington, VA. Remote and/or Telework are possible pending government approval.
Job Description:- Use the most current CJCSI 3500 series guidance to help JFHQs-State integrate the JTS into training, exercise, and planning processes
- Conduct support visits to identify JTS gaps and build customized training plans to implement JTS Phases I-IV
- Develop Mission Training Assessments (MTA), support Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL) development, and update Joint Training Plans (JTP)
- Input readiness and tracking information into the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
- Serve as an Observer, Controller, Trainer (OC/T) during exercises or training events an average of 15 times per year
- Document Training Observations (TO) into Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and distribute them to the audience within 5 business days of exercise completion
- Attend and document state or territory-hosted training exercises, delivering a formal trip report within 5 business days
- Conduct 3 to 5 regional training workshops providing expert guidance on Secret and Unclassified training management and reporting systems (such as DRRS, JTS Phases I-IV, and the Joint Training Database of Record)
- Provide expertise to help the Government revise the J/AMETL selection process and draft initial commander's training guidance
- Access the Joint Training Database of Record via SIPRnet to pull current versions of the J/AMETL and help states incorporate new priorities
- Process user account creation and resolve system issues as the designated "User Group Lead" for the Joint Training Database of Record
- Update and draft baseline JTP processes tailored to organization needs in alignment with the CJCSM 3500.03 series
- Consolidate staff inputs and author the draft JTP electronic text file for Commander/Director review
- Interface with subordinate organizations (such as Joint Task Forces and Service Components) to link their schedules to headquarters plans
- Save final JTP files and upload them to the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of completion
- Utilize the JTS and JELC process to design, plan, prepare, execute, and evaluate an average of 15 joint training events
- Maintain and provide updated event templates to the Exercise Director within 5 business days after planning conferences
- Attend exercise planning milestones-including Concept Development (CDM), Initial (IPM), Mid (MPM), and Final (FPM) planning meetings-and submit trip reports
- Log established planning milestones and milestones into the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of a conference
- Assist with Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) scripting and overall exercise plan development
- Provide an Executive Summary (EXSUM) within 3 business days and a detailed Trip Report within 5 business days of completing any travel or support event
- Report lessons learned from state exercises to the NG-J37 Joint Doctrine and Joint Lessons Learned Branch
- Maintain a continuous 1-year calendar mapping out all projected regional support visits
- Collect feedback by distributing customer survey forms to personnel within 5 business days following an in-person visit
- Maintain an active contact roster of J-37 personnel and submit an updated copy monthly
- Maintain and submit a continuous metrics tracking list detailing the contractor's name, individuals trained, and achievements alongside the Monthly Status Report
Required Qualifications:- Must possess a secret security clearance
- Must demonstrate a high level of technical competence with specialized military software systems, including:
- Joint Training Database of Record (both Secret and Unclassified versions)
- Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
- Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS)
- Joint Training Tool (JTT)
- Must possess deep operational knowledge of the Joint Training System (JTS), Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), and CJCSI 3500 series / CJCSM 3500.03 guidance
- 8-15 years of experience in military operations, planning, or training, with a strong preference for National Guard (Active Guard Reserve/M-Day) or Joint Staff experience.
- Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, or a related technical/defense field is standard (equivalent military experience is often accepted).
- Prior experience working at a Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ), National Guard Bureau (NGB), or Combatant Command (COCOM) staff level.
- Experience with the four phases of the Joint Training System
- Experience instructing small group workshops at the senior leadership level
- Relevant work experience in Joint Training Plan Development
- Experience Conducting training classes on DoD systems (e.g. Defense Readiness Reporting system (DRRS), Joint Training Information Management System, Joint Lessons Learned Information System
- Possess knowledge of Mission Training Assessments
Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000
*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.
We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
