NGB Joint Training Requirements Specialist

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Summary: Provide technical expertise to the 54 States, Territories, and Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Staff to optimize domestic operations and exercise readiness for NGB-J37 Joint Training Requirements Specialist contract support. The location of this work is in Arlington, VA. Remote and/or Telework are possible pending government approval.

Job Description:

• Use the most current CJCSI 3500 series guidance to help JFHQs-State integrate the JTS into training, exercise, and planning processes
• Conduct support visits to identify JTS gaps and build customized training plans to implement JTS Phases I–IV
• Develop Mission Training Assessments (MTA), support Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL) development, and update Joint Training Plans (JTP)
• Input readiness and tracking information into the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
• Serve as an Observer, Controller, Trainer (OC/T) during exercises or training events an average of 15 times per year
• Document Training Observations (TO) into Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and distribute them to the audience within 5 business days of exercise completion
• Attend and document state or territory-hosted training exercises, delivering a formal trip report within 5 business days
• Conduct 3 to 5 regional training workshops providing expert guidance on Secret and Unclassified training management and reporting systems (such as DRRS, JTS Phases I-IV, and the Joint Training Database of Record)
• Provide expertise to help the Government revise the J/AMETL selection process and draft initial commander's training guidance
• Access the Joint Training Database of Record via SIPRnet to pull current versions of the J/AMETL and help states incorporate new priorities
• Process user account creation and resolve system issues as the designated "User Group Lead" for the Joint Training Database of Record
• Update and draft baseline JTP processes tailored to organization needs in alignment with the CJCSM 3500.03 series
• Consolidate staff inputs and author the draft JTP electronic text file for Commander/Director review
• Interface with subordinate organizations (such as Joint Task Forces and Service Components) to link their schedules to headquarters plans
• Save final JTP files and upload them to the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of completion
• Utilize the JTS and JELC process to design, plan, prepare, execute, and evaluate an average of 15 joint training events
• Maintain and provide updated event templates to the Exercise Director within 5 business days after planning conferences
• Attend exercise planning milestones—including Concept Development (CDM), Initial (IPM), Mid (MPM), and Final (FPM) planning meetings—and submit trip reports
• Log established planning milestones and milestones into the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of a conference
• Assist with Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) scripting and overall exercise plan development
• Provide an Executive Summary (EXSUM) within 3 business days and a detailed Trip Report within 5 business days of completing any travel or support event
• Report lessons learned from state exercises to the NG-J37 Joint Doctrine and Joint Lessons Learned Branch
• Maintain a continuous 1-year calendar mapping out all projected regional support visits
• Collect feedback by distributing customer survey forms to personnel within 5 business days following an in-person visit
• Maintain an active contact roster of J-37 personnel and submit an updated copy monthly
• Maintain and submit a continuous metrics tracking list detailing the contractor's name, individuals trained, and achievements alongside the Monthly Status Report

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a secret security clearance
• Must demonstrate a high level of technical competence with specialized military software systems, including:
  • Joint Training Database of Record (both Secret and Unclassified versions)
  • Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
  • Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS)
  • Joint Training Tool (JTT)

• Must possess deep operational knowledge of the Joint Training System (JTS), Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), and CJCSI 3500 series / CJCSM 3500.03 guidance
• 8–15 years of experience in military operations, planning, or training, with a strong preference for National Guard (Active Guard Reserve/M-Day) or Joint Staff experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, or a related technical/defense field is standard (equivalent military experience is often accepted).
• Prior experience working at a Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ), National Guard Bureau (NGB), or Combatant Command (COCOM) staff level.
• Experience with the four phases of the Joint Training System
• Experience instructing small group workshops at the senior leadership level
• Relevant work experience in Joint Training Plan Development
• Experience Conducting training classes on DoD systems (e.g. Defense Readiness Reporting system (DRRS), Joint Training Information Management System, Joint Lessons Learned Information System
• Possess knowledge of Mission Training Assessments

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.