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).
• Mandatory completion of a 5 week Applied Health Physics course held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This course must be completed within the first 1.5 years of employment.
• 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, 21st 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.