DTT Fire SME

Knight Federal Solutions Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a DTT Fires SME to support ARNG Mission Command Training. The role focuses on doctrinal training, workshops, and coaching across battalion to division levels in FIRES capabilities.

The position requires mastery of Army Fires doctrine, MDMP, and familiarity with MC systems (AFATDS, AMDWS, CPOF). Based in Suffolk, VA, with 24/7 rotating shifts and full-time exemption.

Qualifications

• Senior Army/ARNG leadership experience required or equivalent.
• Experience with Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP).
• Proficiency in Doctrinal Fires and synchronization processes.

Responsibilities

• Support ARNG Mission Command Training; conduct doctrinal workshops and over-the-shoulder training.
• Develop FIRES products and annexes; assist in planning and execution of exercises.
• Coach and train Fire Support coordination from battalion to division levels.

Skills

Army leadership

Training management

MCTSP experience

Fires doctrine

MDMP

C2 systems

Education

BA/BS (Preferred MA/MS)

Tools

AFATDS

AMDWS

CPOF

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

DTT Fires SME

Clearance: Secret

Location: Suffolk, Virginia

Travel: N/A

Shift: Rotating 24/7 (Watch Floor)

Role Responsibilities

• This position is a full-time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). Doctrinal Training Team (DTT) SMEs support ARNG unit commanders and staff, battalion through division providing doctrinal workshops, over the shoulder training and coaching during individual and collective event support at unit designated training sites. The Multi-Domain Fires SME is responsible for collective training to include the participation in exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and assessment activities. Assists in the development of scenarios, script writing, tactical orders, and other supporting JELC products.
• Proficient in current Army Fires doctrine and synchronization processes, MDMP, and stays current with emerging Army and Joint Fires doctrine.
• Serve as a Fires trainer to Battalion - Division Operations Officer, Executive Officer or Fire Support Officer for FIRES capabilities and responsibilities on the battlefield, as well as the role of a FAB.
• Familiar with MC Systems: AFATDS, AMDWS and CPOF.
• Develops Scheme of Fires and ANNEX D (FIRES) Including: The FASP (Field Artillery Support Plan), Scheme of FIRES, Write Field Artillery Tasks (FAT), and able to complete all FIRES products (FSCM, HPTL, TSS/AGM, etc.), Radar Deployment Order
• Capable of replicating the functions of higher HQs within the Fires WFF to Battalion through Division training audiences (Targeting Meeting and HICOM products to stimulate training)
• Coach and train the coordination of Fire Support and assist in the planning and development of realistic Large Scale Ground Combat Operations exercises and training.
• SME in military live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVC-G) training methodology and procedures to include Simulations and Stimulations and other Mission Command Training enablers.
• Acts as an advisor, coach, and training SME for division and below units from planning through execution, to include After Action Review (AAR) of MCTSP driven collective events.
• Provides doctrinal training subject matter expertise to support live and constructive command and control information systems training.
• Plans, coordinates, prepares, and conducts FTXs, CPXs, STAFFEXs, Fires EXs, LOGEXs, Digital COMMEXs, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) workshops, Command Post (CP) proficiency training and other supporting events associated with these exercises.
• Develops doctrinally current training materials including higher command operations orders, reports, briefings and leads requested academic workshops.
• Provides on-site honest and relevant feedback to unit Commanders and appropriate staff members in the form of informal discussions.
• Prepares or provides input into the Final Exercise Report (FER) that addresses the planning, preparation, and execution of each fully executed DTT training event.
• Will conduct in-depth research on evolving doctrine, theater specific operations, lessons learned, and newly developed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in the development of MSEL, or simulation control injects that accurately replicate the operational environment that the training is designed for. Must determine the appropriate exercise inject methods and entry point.
• Leading up to and during Collective events, must synchronize the capabilities of MTC training capabilities assets.
• Will have access to and regularly work with Government sensitive data and maybe asked to attend Government meetings and conferences.
• Analyzes progress and develop necessary recovery plans and/or alternatives.
• Ensures adherence to company and Site Policies, Practices and Procedures appropriately.
• Safeguard and maintain company and Government furnished equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Coordinate required safety information through direct coordination with government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Government and contract guidelines, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Reports directly to the DTT Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Proficient in current Army Fires doctrine and synchronization processes, MDMP, and stays current with emerging Army and Joint Fires doctrine.
• Serve as a Fires trainer to Battalion - Division Operations Officer, Executive Officer or Fire Support Officer for FIRES capabilities and responsibilities on the battlefield, as well as the role of a FAB.
• Familiar with MC Systems: AFATDS, AMDWS and CPOF.
• Develops Scheme of Fires and ANNEX D (FIRES) Including: The FASP (Field Artillery Support Plan), Scheme of FIRES, Write Field Artillery Tasks (FAT), and able to complete all FIRES products (FSCM, HPTL, TSS/AGM, etc.), Radar Deployment Order
• Capable of replicating the functions of higher HQs within the Fires WFF to Battalion through Division training audiences (Targeting Meeting and HICOM products to stimulate training)
• Coach and train the coordination of Fire Support and assist in the planning and development of realistic Large Scale Ground Combat Operations exercises and training.
• SME in military live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVC-G) training methodology and procedures to include Simulations and Stimulations and other Mission Command Training enablers.
• Acts as an advisor, coach, and training SME for division and below units from planning through execution, to include After Action Review (AAR) of MCTSP driven collective events.
• Provides doctrinal training subject matter expertise to support live and constructive command and control information systems training.
• Plans, coordinates, prepares, and conducts FTXs, CPXs, STAFFEXs, Fires EXs, LOGEXs, Digital COMMEXs, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) workshops, Command Post (CP) proficiency training and other supporting events associated with these exercises.
• Develops doctrinally current training materials including higher command operations orders, reports, briefings and leads requested academic workshops.
• Provides on-site honest and relevant feedback to unit Commanders and appropriate staff members in the form of informal discussions.
• Prepares or provides input into the Final Exercise Report (FER) that addresses the planning, preparation, and execution of each fully executed DTT training event.
• Will conduct in-depth research on evolving doctrine, theater specific operations, lessons learned, and newly developed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in the development of MSEL, or simulation control injects that accurately replicate the operational environment that the training is designed for. Must determine the appropriate exercise inject methods and entry point.
• Leading up to and during Collective events, must synchronize the capabilities of MTC training capabilities assets.
• Will have access to and regularly work with Government sensitive data and maybe asked to attend Government meetings and conferences.
• Analyzes progress and develop necessary recovery plans and/or alternatives.
• Ensures adherence to company and Site Policies, Practices and Procedures appropriately.
• Safeguard and maintain company and Government furnished equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Coordinate required safety information through direct coordination with government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Government and contract guidelines, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Reports directly to the DTT Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have previous senior Army or ARNG leadership experience with a training management background and preferably, Combat Training Center (CTC) experience.
• Primary staff experience in the respective WFF at Battalion or higher.
• Previous Battalion or higher commander preferred (or similar).
• At least six (6) years combined staff experience within the WFF or eight (8) years’ specialized MCTSP experience in this type of duty position.
• Recent experience working within the Army National Guard training support system, or a similar system.
• Two (2) or more years working within WFF area Army Command and Control Information Systems.

Education Requirements

• BA/BS subject immaterial, MA/MS (Preferred). Completion of the Command and General Staff College or equivalent level military schooling (Preferred).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.