Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Project Manager (APM)/ Quality Control Lead to provide support to the Combat Advisor Training Course (CATC) to train Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) Advisors. The APM will provide Security Force Assistance training support services to the Combat Advisor Training Course and is responsible for the performance of the work.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Instructional Support Services (ISS): Facilitates learning in the classroom or field training environment in accordance with (IAW) the TRADOC-approved Program of Instruction and associated learning materials; TRADOC Regulation (Reg.) 350-70, Army Learning Policy and Systems; and associated pamphlets. Activities include preparation for instruction, learning product development, conduct of instruction, counseling, and testing according to programs of instruction (POIs) and, training support packages (TSPs) approved and validated by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Training Operations Management Activity (TOMA). Support is for resident training requirements and, establishes a baseline requirement as a result of a known manpower shortfalls while providing a mechanism to reduce and/or expand capability in support of military manning, and the Training Resources Arbitration Panel (TRAP) Process.
• Operational Environment (OE) Training Support Services (OE TSS): Provide students and units with realistic training scenarios and exercises that replicate conditions and threats which may be experienced when deployed. Provide OE TSS Support may include a mix of the following: Operational Environment Emulators (i.e. Threat and HN Emulators, Area of Operation Specific Emulators, Host Nation and Threat Emulators, Command and Control for Host Nation and Threat Emulators (TE C2), and Live Video Support, Civilians on the battlefield, equipment, village set dressings, props, wardrobe support. OE TSS Training Events are separated into two categories: those using a generic Operational DATE Environment, meaning no special language or country specific cultural skills required, and Area of Operation specific Operational Environment requiring AOR/country specific language, cultural skills and dress. All OE TSS support Services require the use and integration of current doctrine and relevant enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Scenario Development and Exercise design: Provide qualified training developers who are capable of producing customized scenarios related to real-world events; developing DATE compliant training exercises, vignettes, case studies and support material (i.e. OPORDS, emulator bios/scripts) to achieve learning outcomes; employ methodologies and processes that encourage problem solving, course of action development and analysis, and plan implementation; leading planning conferences, producing master scenario events lists, facilitating exercise control and execution, and developing detailed after action reports and scenarios necessary to enhance depiction, and create student understanding of the OE. Learning products will meet the requirements outlined in TC 7-101 Exercise Design and TP 350-70-14 Training and Education Development in Support of the Institutional Domain.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience performing, providing or coordinating support to military training exercises that require at a minimum; opposing forces, role players and foreign language speakers.
• 5 years’ experience in supervising or managing full/part-time employees.
• Possess military experience at the Battalion command level (MEL 4 Graduate).
• Possess project management experience in either the government or private sector at comparable levels of scope and responsibility at a Combat Training Center.
• Possess military experience as a former FORSCOM Battalion commander and have served within the last 5 years as a Security Forces Advise and Assist Team lead in a designated combative area of operation.
• Possess the specific ability to manage Operational Environment Player facilities for the purpose of executing, capturing, inputting, and organizing data in order to facilitate integration of training systems into existing Programs of Instruction (POIs).
• Served a minimum of 12 months as a brigade or battalion commander of an Army and/or Marine maneuver unit.
• Served a minimum of 12 months in combat as a staff officer (or commander) in a maneuver BCT (Army) or Task Force (Marine).
• Possess an in-depth and current understanding of the missions, functions and structure of the Army’s Security Force Assistance Brigade; (U.S. Army and Joint operational doctrine).
• Ability to capture, conduct analysis, and organize collected data to integrate training systems into existing Programs of Instruction (POIs).
• Possess an in-depth and current understanding of the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE), relevant threat force doctrine and tactics.
• Ability to build and execute DATE compliant training materials (Lesson Plans, Vignettes, scenarios, Operational Orders, Concepts and Material).
• In-depth knowledge of culture, customs, and TTPs. Using the PMESII-PT model, in order to continuously research and refine the OE roles, social networks, and equipment required for realistic training.
• Verifiable experience at the senior executive level developing and delivering training, integrating operations with intelligence, and conducting or managing Government research, and shall have experience in Security Force Assistance Operations, Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability operations.
• Five years’ minimum experience in the design and development of OE scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of Army/TRADOC doctrine and regulations for the development and delivery of the curriculum.
• Exceptional writing skills and significant experience in briefing key leadership. Possess an in-depth and current understanding of relevant threat force doctrine and tactics.
• Demonstrate OE depiction, in accordance with AR 350-2 and the FM/TC 7-100 series manuals.
• Possess experience dealing with other cultures.
• Demonstrate the ability to act out nonverbal cues with a high level of realism.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automatic data processing (ADP) equipment, and standard desktop publishing software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), as to prepare briefing materials.

Clearance: Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.

Location: FT Benning, GA.

Travel: Travel is required.