Planner Exercise SME
Valiant Integrated Services · onevaliant.com
AnnvilleOn-siteSenior
The job in short
Military exercise planner and subject matter expert for live, virtual and constructive collective training.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2019-01-22
- Location as listed
- Annville, PA, US
- Role
- Military Training Exercise Planner / SME
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
This position is a full-time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Training Complex - Fort Indiantown Gap, PA and other ARNG/DOD locations. Full-Spectrum FIRES SME responsible for collective training for Mission Training Complex to include the development of scenarios, script writing, and exercise direction for MTC driven collective events. Provides support for Brigade/Battalion-level OC Teams in support of the Warfighter Focus integrated worldwide Live, Virtual, and Constructive sustainment of training systems. Active Secret Clearance required.
Essential Functions:
• Coordinate Fire support and assist in the planning and development of realistic Unified Land Operations and Combined Arms Live Fire Exercises.
• Conduct enforcement of safety precautions and proper execution of all firing and misfire reduction procedures to minimize risk against Officer’s, NCOs, and other soldier personnel.
• SME in the area of military Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC-G) training methods and procedures to include Simulations and Stimulations and other Mission Command Training enablers.
• Acts as an advisor, mentor, and SME for Brigade and Below Units during planning through execution to include After Action Review (AAR) of MTC driven collective events.
• Provides doctrinal training subject matter expertise to support live and constructive mission command training.
• Plans, coordinates, prepares, and conducts battle CPXs, Integrated STAFFEXs, Section STAFFEXs, Fires EXs, LOGEXs, Digital COMMEXs, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) workshops, Tactical Operations Center (TOC) proficiency training and other supporting events associated with these exercises.
• Plans for and executes doctrinally current Section STAFFEXs for ARNG Brigades and Battalions to provide commanders and staffs the opportunity to develop and apply war-fighting skills using the framework of the MDMP
• Develops doctrinally current training materials including higher command operations orders, reports, briefings and leads requested workshops.
• Coaches, teaches, and mentors units during the conduct of Section STAFFEXs in order to assist the commander in achieving their training objectives.
• Provides “doctrinally correct textbook solutions” upon request to training units for staff products and exercises at the conclusion of each training event.
• Plans for and executes constructive (Integrated (Full) STAFFEX) in coordination with other elements of the MCTSP for ARNG units, to provide commanders and staffs the opportunity to exercise operations orders developed in Section STAFFEXs.
• Provides on-site feedback to unit Commanders and appropriate staff members in the form of informal discussions.
• Prepares a Final Exercise Report (FER) that addresses the planning, preparation and execution of each fully executed DTT rotation
• Will recommend LVC-G training strategies, methodologies, and techniques to meet and anticipate training requirements.
• Responsible for the design of scenario based exercises to support Unit Commander’s training objectives.
• Will develop theater specific scripting of Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), or simulation control injects that are integrated with and support training exercises, and constructive staff training in a Live-Virtual-Constructive environment.
• Will conduct in-depth research on evolving doctrine, theater specific operations, lessons learned and newly developed tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used in the development of MSEL, or simulation control injects that accurately replicate the operational environment that the training is designed for. Must determine the appropriate exercise inject methods and entry point.
• Ensure Unit Leadership understands MTC capabilities in regards to operations, training, technical support, simulations and distribution methodologies.
• Leading up to and during Collective events, must synchronize the capabilities of MTC training capabilities assets.
• Will have access to and regularly work with Government sensitive data and maybe asked to represent the Government at meetings and conferences.
• Implements ISO quality standards
• Analyzes progress and develop necessary recovery plans and/or alternatives
• Ensures adherence to Company and Site Policies, Practices and Procedures appropriately using authority to conduct or recommend employee disciplinary actions accordingly.
• 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: BA or BS degree, subject immaterial (MA or MS degree preferred). Completion of the Command and General Staff College or equivalent level military schooling (Preferred).
• Experience: Previous senior Army/ARNG leadership position with training management background and CTC experience (or similar). Combat Arms, Combat Support, or Combat Service Support Officer with primary staff experience in the specific primary War Fighting Function at Battalion, Brigade, and/or Division Level (or similar). At least six (6) years of combined staff experience within the specific War Fighting Function (or similar), or eight (8) years of specialized experience in this type MCTSP duty position, (or similar). Recent experience working within the National Guard training support system, (or similar).
• Specific Knowledge: War Fighter Function area Army Mission Command System qualification(s). Previous Battalion or higher commander preferred (or similar).
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations, etc.: Must possess a valid State Driver's License and maintain Post driving privileges. 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: Two (2) or more years working with and using Computer Assisted Training exercises.
• 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.