ARNORTH Senior Training and Development Specialist
Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio), TX

Summary:

The Applied Training Solutions' Senior Training and Development Specialists assist military and government Service personnel for training planning, development, execution and observation services for training activities in support of the ARNORTH/G7. Senior Training and Development Specialists have a breadth of experience that allow them to operate seamlessly across Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operating environments, as well as depth of expertise in Training Requirements/Coordination and Joint Lessons Learned Information System analysis.

Job Duties:

(1) HD and DSCA Specialist

• Have skills and the ability to produce exercise products that support contingency plans for HD and DSCA response of DOD assets. Documents that are developed include, but not limited to Warning Orders, Operation Orders, Fragmentary Orders, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Newsgroups, Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) documents and Request for Forces (RFF) Unit Tracking Data, Commander Situational Reports (SITREPs), Personnel Statistics (PERSTATs) and Logistics Statistics (LOGSTATs).
• Develop injects synchronized with all other entities of scenario development created to achieve training objectives and drive unit battle drills in order to facilitate AAR observations and command and staff assessments of training task proficiency.

(2) Training Requirements/Coordination Specialist

• Input exercise requirements associated with USARNORTH exercises or exercises supported by USARNORTH into JTIMS and ARTIMS.
• Participate in all Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conference (ASRC) meetings and working groups. The Contractor shall coordinate for input and develop of the USARNORTH critical fills memorandum in support of USARNORTH requirements for the ASRC.
• Assist in all USARNORTH coordination and planning activities associated with the ASRC.
• Coordinate with applicable action officers for inputs into the Collective Training Scheduling Workshop (CTSW).
• Assist in providing required documents and information from JTIMS and ARTIMS for the USNORTHCOM Training Synchronization and Scheduling Conference (TSSC).
• Participate in the Army Wide Exercise Working Group and assist in providing required inputs into the Exercise Priority Process (EPP).
• Participate in the USARNORTH Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) meeting.

(3) Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) Analyst

• Have working knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop a Collection Management Plan for operations and exercises by gathering information, identifying and analyzing the issues and requirements of supported/participating Commanders, developing recommendations to solve substantive problems of effectiveness and produce timely and accurate assessment reports.
• Assist the Lead Exercise Planner or Lead OC/T element in the production and execution of their After Action Reviews (AAR). Upon completion of all AARs, the analyst shall provide recommendations to the G3 and Commander on issues requiring corrective action as well as "best practices" for each supported exercise, evaluation or operation for input into the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS).
• The Contractor shall input and assist in managing USARNORTH requirements and data in the Army Synchronization Tool (AST) and the Army Unit Calendar (AUC). The Contractor shall enter required data into the Mission Training Assessment (MTA) and Proficiency Training Assessment (TPA) tabs in JTIMS. The Contractor shall develop the daily Task Management Tool (TMT) tracking document.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• 8 years of experience with DoD operations
• FEMA Independent Study Courses 100, 200, 700 and 800b
• Completion of or be able to complete DSCA Phase II Course
• Have working knowledge of the NRF, ICS, current Federal and State emergency management and response processes and procedures, as well as the Department of Defense (DOD), NORAD & USNORTHCOM (N&NC), and United States Army North HD and DSCA plans, orders, policies, functions, and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of how DSCA response complements the NRF based upon the Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) planning scenario developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
• Have an understanding of DOD and civilian command, control and coordination relationships, organizational structures and lines of communication outlined in USNORTHCOM and USARNORTH HD and DSCA plans and orders.
• Be familiar with the wide array of capabilities the DOD may be called upon to employ during an Improvised Nuclear Device type event (Civil Support Teams (CST), CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), Homeland Response Force (HRF), Defense CBRN Response Force (DCRF), Command and Control CBRN Response Element (C2CRE)) as well as a small to large-scale response operation including complex catastrophes and including support authorized by, but not limited to, the Stafford Act and the Economy Act.
• Have working knowledge and experience in identifying manning, infrastructure, and simulation requirements in support of a Command Post Exercise (CPX) with supporting simulation at the Army Division/2-Star Command level and above.
• Know the requirements to establish and run an Exercise Control (EXCON) Cell and possess the ability to establish those operational positions that are in direct support of the CPX/Exercise that enhance and support the execution of the event.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Google Earth
• Must be a US citizen with a Secret or higher security clearance
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations
• Good interpersonal skills

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio), TX
Relocation Assistance: No
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel Required: Yes, 30%

Working Environment:

The usual daily work conditions will be in an office environment located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The job requires occasional lifting of computer and other equipment, generally not in excess of 30 lbs., usually in connection with equipment transport to off-site locations for exercise events. Additional physical requirements include: standing for periods of time exceeding one hour, crawl under or over office furniture, and sit for periods of time exceeding two hours.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading simulations company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.