Content Analyst Main Event List Main Incident List MELMIL Subject Matter Expert NATO-JFTC

Description

Summary :

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Content Analyst Main Event List / Main Incident List (MEL / MIL) Subject Matter Expert to support the Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) located in Bydgoszcz Poland to conduct predeployment training activities for current theatres of operations and other exercises and training events (TEs) as assigned by NATOs Allied Command Transformation (ACT). The MEL / MIL Team is composed of up to six individuals: Chief; Deputy Chief; MEL / MIL Manager; and 2 or 3 Event Managers (pending what was agreed at the SWS).

The overall responsibility of the MEL / MIL Team under the guidance of the JFTC Officer of Primary Responsibility (OPR) is to develop Main Event List (MEL) and Main Incident List (MIL) through the three main workshops; the Strategy Work Shop (SWS), the Incident Development Workshop (IDWS), and the Scripting Workshop (ScrWS).

During the exercise, the team led by its chief is responsible for the injects approval process and controlling dynamic scripting.

Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the MEL / MIL Development process:
• Plan and conduct the SWS event (34 days duration) to discuss and approve the development of a MEL / MIL Strategy based on specified Training Objectives (TOs) from the Training Audiences (TAs). This event includes managing inputs from the Exercise Main Stakeholders (Flag Officers / General Officers) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Plan and conduct the IDWS which lasts 57 days. The aim is to develop incidents that support the MEL / MIL strategy and which will lead to appropriate scripting of reports in the upcoming MEL / MIL events. This includes managing inputs from SMEs.
• Plan and conduct the ScrWS which lasts 10-14 days. The aim is to develop the MEL / MIL script which will be delivered during the exercise to allow TAs to achieve TOs. This event includes managing inputs from SMEs.
• Effectively deliver the MEL / MIL script to the TAs in an effective and coordinated way with a view to enabling the TAs to achieve their TOs. Dynamic scripting in case of deviation of TOs achievement is also required during the exercise.
• Conduct Exercise Control (EXCON) and Exercise Centre (EXCEN) core functionalities in support of the Branch mission.
• Coordinate or support applicable NATO EPP planning milestone meetings and working groups to include:
• Core Planning Team Meetings.
• Initial Planning Conference (IPC).
• Main Planning Conference (MPC).
• Final Coordination Conference (FCC).

The duties listed above are intended only as a general illustration of the various types of work that may be performed by the Contractor. Specific statements of duties not included do not exclude them from the team function.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a former military member.
• Minimum two years of function-related experience.
• Experience in planning and conducting MEL / MIL events in NATO-led exercises.
• University Degree or Higher Secondary education.
• Native English language speaker or individual presenting very good command of spoken and written English with a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at the level of (SLP) NATO STANAG (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing).

Desired Qualifications:

• NATO MEL / MIL Course.
• NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (COPC).
• NATO Exercise Planning Course (EPC).

Clearance: Must possess an active NATO or U.S. SECRET security clearance.

Location: NATO Joint Force Training Centre Bydgoszcz Poland.

Travel: Travel may be required within and outside of NATOs boundaries.

Required Experience:

Key Skills:

Databases, System Design, Cybersecurity, System Architecture, Intelligence Experience, Military Experience, Requirements Gathering, Joint Operations, Curriculum Development, DoD Experience, FISMA, Ant.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1