Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Training and Functional Management

Calvert Systems Engineering, Incorporated; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k Plan with company contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Calvert Systems Engineering, Incorporated in Hampton, VA seeks an AFFOR Training and Functional Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of USAF AFFOR training programs. This role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with up to 10% travel. Contingent on contract award.

You will advise leadership, develop training guidance, maintain training lists, and create courseware using ISD methods. Strong AFFOR/AOC experience and program management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years USAF/DoD HQ Functional Area Manager experience preferred (AOC/AFFOR)
• 8+ years Functional Area Manager experience incl. DCAPES/JOPES/JCRM
• Completion of initial DCAPES Course or ability to complete if offered a seat

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and advise leadership on CAF/MMAFFOR training program development and implementation.
• Develop inputs for AFFOR training program guidance and advise leadership on issues.
• Maintain AFFOR Master Training Lists and develop ICT program curricula and courseware using ISD practices.
• Develop and implement metrics to assess AFFOR training program effectiveness and provide regular reports.
• Plan, organize and conduct AFFOR training and support conferences.
• Conduct annual reviews and risk assessments for training programs and propose mitigations.
• Assist in readiness inputs for AOC/AFFOR readiness program and AFFOR FTU ICT courses.
• Participate in Syllabus Review Boards and provide input on course syllabi.
• Liaise with AOC Training Manager, FTU, and external agencies to ensure compliance and share best practices.

Skills

AFFOR experience

DCAPES/JOPES/JCRM familiarity

Senior functional management

Leadership and briefing

Education

Initial DCAPES Course completion

Tools

DCAPES

JOPES

JCRM

Job description

Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Training and Functional Management

Location: Hampton, VA

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

**This role is contingent upon contract award.**

This role requires an active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Government security clearance. Candidates without the appropriate clearance are not eligible to be considered.

Travel: up to 10%

As an AFFOR Training and Functional Manager, you will have oversight on the full lifecycle of training programs. You'll be key in advising leadership of implementation issues and you'll recommend fixes and improvements. You will communicate at a variety of levels, from the individual unit to external agencies, to support and maintain consistent standards, support formal training, and organize conferences that will align training standards across the enterprise. You'll also have a hand in tracking unit data, conducting risk assessments, validating operational requirements, and ensuring the best possible readiness data and analysis is available to your customers. You'll analyze trends across a variety of mediums and assist with functional management tasks including records access, manpower use, and sustained program effectiveness.

Who You Are And What You Need:

• 10 years USAF or DoW comparable equivalent as Headquarters Functional Area Manager, preferably in AOC and/or AFFOR
• 8 Years Functional Area Manager (FAM) experience as to include working with DCAPES, JOPES and updating Joint Capability Requirement Management (JCRM) with sourcing nominations, preferably in AOC and/or AFFOR
• Completion of initial DCAPES Course or ability to complete the initial DCAPES course if offered a seat
• 3 years USAF Headquarters Staff (NAF, MAJCOM, or above) experience working AFFOR and/or AOC program and funding actions, weapons system capabilities, developments and initiatives
  • OR 5 Years AFFOR and/or AOC operational experience with AOC weapons system and/or AFFOR capabilities, developments and initiatives

What You Will Do:

• Provide expertise and advise leadership in the overall development, planning, establishment, and implementation of CAF/Mobility Air Forces (MAF) AFFOR training program.
• Review, develop and prepare inputs for CAF/MAF AFFOR training program guidance. Advise leadership on AFFOR training programs and any implementation issues.
• Maintain and update the AFFOR Master Training Lists, providing specific training guidance for Initial Certification Training (ICT) programs. Develop training requirements, including Training Task Lists (TTL), syllabi, and courseware, utilizing Instructional System Development (ISD) practices and principles. Provide leadership with updated lists upon request.
• Develop and implement metrics to assess the effectiveness of AFFOR training programs. Provide branch leadership with periodic reports on training outcomes and recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, organize and conduct AFFOR training and support conferences.
• Conduct annual reviews and submit required inputs to higher headquarters as needed. Conduct risk assessments for training and evaluation programs. Recommend mitigation strategies to address identified risks and ensure training objectives are met without compromising operational readiness.
• Assist in reviewing, developing and preparing training inputs to support the AOC/AFFOR readiness program. Assist leadership to provide AFFOR Functional management for the AOC/AFFOR Formal Training Unit (FTU) ICT courses.
• Actively participate in Syllabus Review Boards to provide input and changes to the course syllabi. Advise leadership of all inputs and changes.
• Liaise with AOC Training Manager, the FTU, and other external agencies to ensure compliance, share best practices, and coordinate on evaluation criteria and cross-command evaluations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Combat Air Force (CAF) Component-Numbered Air Forces (C-NAFs) for effective employment of assets, including advising leadership at all levels on the efficient use of resources to achieve ACC objectives in support of Air Staff, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Staff requirements.
• Provide management and coordination of CAF, AFFOR and Joint Staff scheduling, sourcing, and validation of forces for Combatant Commanders.
• Advise leadership and recommend options to manage and improve processes, procedures, and doctrine; manning levels; efficiency and effectiveness; equipment capabilities; training requirements.
• Manage and perform CAF AFFOR Global Force Management (GFM) processes. Analyze data from readiness and sourcing activities, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Manage the AFFOR readiness program, ensuring effective oversight of Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and Unit Manpower Documents (UMDs). Utilize and manage readiness tools and processes such as Time-Phased Force Deployment Documents (TPFDD), Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). Analyze readiness data provided by units to identify trends, gaps, and shortfalls, and develop actionable recommendations to address these issues. Provide leadership with regular briefings on readiness status, challenges, and proposed solutions, ensuring informed decision-making and effective program management.
• Perform deliberate planning and crisis action planning utilizing Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES). Provide direct support for planning and execution requirements.
• Participate as Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) in AFFOR related exercises, tests, experimentation, table-top events, and staff-level activities contributing to the sustainment and modernization of the AFFOR and associated infrastructure.
• Assist in the management, programming, planning, and allocation of AOC Man-Day requirements via the ACC Manpower MPA Man-Day Management System (M4S). Ensure proper utilization and tracking of manpower resources. Maintain the AOC Community of Practice SharePoint and Interlink website and files to ensure accessibility and organization of critical information.
• Assist as Alternate AOC Functional Management and AOC Training Management.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:

Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in twelve states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans, with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.