Trainer/Observer Senior

Valiant Integrated Services

• $80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AS/AA degree preferred; military experience at BDE or Division level required.
  • Graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of related experience with Military and DOD operations.
  • 2 years of exercise planning experience using the JELC process.
  • Strong knowledge of Mission Command Systems (MCSs) and related military doctrines.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for processing training requests aligned with the Commander's intent.
  • Track and update approved training events, informing relevant personnel of changes.
  • Integrate contractor training resources before and during training events.
  • Develop and execute the MTC training program, including classroom instruction and practical exercises.
  • Conduct analysis and research for course improvements with government and contractor teams.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to military leaders during planning and operations training.
  • Create After Action Review (AAR) plans, detailing data collection and analysis parameters.

Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position with a structured work schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in mission-critical training exercises.
  • Collaboration with military and civilian personnel.
  • Potential for travel to various locations across the U.S.
Full Job Description
This position is a full-time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Training Complex - Fort Indiantown Gap and other ARNG/DOD locations. Conducts doctrinal staff training educating the Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted staff on mission command art and science as well as directly supporting staff exercises in a trainer role. Provides assistance to staff NCOs in preparing and integrating their mission command systems for training exercises. Active Secret Clearance required.

Essential Functions:
• Main point of contact to obtain, review and process training requests IAW the Commander's intent which is submitted to their assigned MTC for resourcing.
• Training requests should be part of an overall strategic plan and vision outlined by the unit commander for any given training year.
• Will track all approved events and inform the commander or staff of any changes or updates to the training event.
• Responsible for integrating the required contractor training resources prior to and during the event.
• Develops, maintains, and executes the MTC training program consisting of classroom instruction, Practical exercises and a culminating training event/exercise.
• Conducts analysis and research with government customers, government mission command staff and Field Service Contractors for course and interoperability improvements.
• Responsible for integrating the required contractor training resources prior to, and during the event.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to company through brigade commanders, staff officers and NCOs during planning and Mission Command operations training.
• Creates AAR plans for the event participant audience, outlining data collection, analysis parameters, presentations, and final AAR report.
• Understands and recommends appropriate simulations to achieve training objectives supporting unit mission command training.
• Ensures adherence to Company and Site Policies, Practices and Procedures appropriately
• Safeguard and maintain Government furnished equipment, materials and facilities.
• Coordinate required safety information through direct coordination with government leadership.
• Ensure that Government and contract guidelines, regulations, policies and standards are complied with.

JOB PREREQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Educational Equivalent: AS/AA degree, subject immaterial (preferred).
• Experience: Graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy or similar experience. Previous military NCO experience at the BDE or Division level. At least (8) years of related experience with Military and DOD. Two (2) years experience with exercise planning using the JELC process.
• Specific Knowledge: Experience with Mission Command, Military Decision Making (MDMP), and other planning functions. Experience with Mission Command Systems (MCSs). Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) and Unified Land Operations (ULO) doctrine.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations, etc.: Must possess a valid State Driver's License and maintain Post driving
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be able to successfully pass the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Awareness compact disk-read-only memory (CD-ROM) course as a minimum training requirement.
• Skills Required: Demonstrated experience in operational planning and simulations using ERF, MRF and stimulating MCS (Preferred). Strong understanding of the LVCG concepts.
• Communication Skills: Able to read, write and speak fluent English. Must be able to listen with comprehension to assist fellow associates with duties/requests. Must have excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with military and civilian personnel.
• Physical/Mental Abilities Required: Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks at the same time under stressful conditions. The highest level of confidentiality and loyalty is required.

Working Conditions:

Position: Office environment, occasionally outdoors. Occasional exposure to natural conditions existing at different location around the US.
Work Week: Monday-Friday (may vary based on mission requirements)
Work Hours: 0800 - 1700 (may vary based on mission requirements)
Overtime: As Required
Travel: Often

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The following terms are used to describe the percent of time spent performing the physical factors below: occasionally (1%-33%); frequently (34%-66%); continuously (67%-100%).

Standing: occasionally Reaching: occasionally
Walking: occasionally Stretching: occasionally
Lifting: occasionally Pushing: occasionally
Moving: occasionally Pulling: occasionally
Bending: occasionally Climbing: occasionally
Stooping: occasionally Balancing: occasionally
Twisting: occasionally Kneeling: occasionally
Crouching: occasionally sitting: occasionally

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

Common office equipment - Computer, fax machine, copier, multi-line telephone and motor vehicle.

OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED

The foregoing statement of qualification and representative work performed is only by way of illustration of the experience and ability required for the work and is not any limitation or description of the scope of the work assignments which may be required of this job.

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