This position of Field Operations Planner serves to plan, coordinate, and execute training events, to include hands-on demonstrations and formal instruction, for NNSA's Office of Nuclear Incident Response (NA-84). This position requires extensive knowledge and background in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Public Safety Bomb Technician operations with a focus on Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) response procedures. This role supports the NNSA/FBI partnership, capability forward initiative, as directed by the National Security Council (NSC).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Input & distribute conference call notes
• Manage training aids
• Ensure availability and scheduling of appropriate training sites at field locations
• Manage travel arrangements
• Schedule radiological sources (when applicable)
• Ensure all necessary training materials and personnel are coordinated
• Develop scenarios for drills (when applicable)
• Collaborate with multiple training participants and agencies to ensure training events are prepared for and well executed.
• Utilize the asset and calendar management software for training event scheduling and logistics.
• Manage the logistics of ensuring materials and equipment are delivered onsite and operable for all scheduled training events.
• Gather and track course related data such as course evaluations, test & performance results, and other pertinent metrics as required.
• Assist in the development and lifecycle maintenance of applicable training curriculum.
• Gain and maintain subject matter expertise in all tools, techniques, procedures and curriculum as assigned.
• Manage the implementation of complex curriculum (classroom, field and hands-on training).
• Travel up to 35% to attend training events is necessary and required

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)/Public Safety Bomb Technician experience with relevant domestic-response CWMD experience –OR- significant technical experience supporting FBI Regional Render-Safe training and operations
• Formal instructor experience training individuals and groups up to twenty
• Demonstratable leadership skills with diverse groups of people having varying levels of education.
• Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, communication and instructional skills, both in the field and classroom.
• High School Diploma
• Eligible for a Q Clearance
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience as a member of a SMU, CRF, 21^st EOD or similar
• Bomb Technician experience as a member of RRST Level 5, RSU
• Formal instructor experience as a cadre member at NEODS, HDS, TEU1/TEU2, DNWS or similar

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Benefits MELE Offers
· Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
· Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
· Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
· 401(k) with Employer Match
· Cross-training opportunities
Who is MELE?
MELE Associates, Inc. is a veteran- and minority-owned government contractor headquartered in Rockville, MD with more than 250 employees. Celebrating 30 years of continued growth supporting federal, state, and local government clients, MELE Associates, Inc. offers employees a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment that fosters development and advancement opportunities.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.