DTT Fires Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Katmai Government Services; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation & Paid Personal Time

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Leave of Absence

Job summary

Katmai Government Services seeks an experienced Fires training SME to provide support to the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). You will train unit commanders and staff from battalion through division, develop doctrinal workshops, and assist in exercise design, planning, execution, and AARs.

Responsibilities include developing Schemes of FIRES, coordinating with MDMP, designing injections, delivering on-site coaching, and ensuring compliance with government guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Senior Army/ARNG leadership with training management background and CT CTC experience preferred.
• Primary staff experience at Battalion level or higher.
• 6+ years WFF staff experience or 8 years MCTSP experience.
• Proficient in Fires doctrine, MDMP, and Army/Joint Fires doctrine.
• Experience in ARNG training; MC Systems: AFATDS, AMDWS, CPOF.
• Two+ years in WFF Army C2 systems.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fires training to unit staff and officers.
• Develop FIRES schemes, Annex D, and related tasks.
• Coach coordination of Fire Support for large-scale exercises.
• Provide SME on LVC-G training methods and simulations.
• Lead AARs and analyze exercise outcomes.
• Prepare Final Exercise Reports (FER) inputs.
• Synchronize MTC training assets across events.
• Maintain access to sensitive data and attend gov meetings.
• Ensure safety, compliance and equipment safeguarding.

Skills

Senior Army leadership

Training management

MDMP proficiency

Fires doctrine

LVC-G training familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Security clearance (Secret) desired

Tools

AFATDS

AMDWS

CPOF

Job description

Summary

Provide support to the Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). 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. Responsible for collective training to include the participation in exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and assessment activities. Assist in the development of scenarios, script writing, tactical orders, and other supporting JELC products.

• 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
• Develop 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
• 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
• Provide subject matter expertise on military live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVC-G) training methodology and procedures to include Simulations and Stimulations and other Mission Command Training enablers
• Act 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
• Provide doctrinal training subject matter expertise to support live and constructive command and control information systems training
• Plan, coordinate, prepare, and conduct 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
• Develop doctrinally current training materials including higher command operations orders, reports, briefings and leads requested academic workshops
• Provide on-site honest and relevant feedback to unit Commanders and appropriate staff members in the form of informal discussions
• Prepare or provide input into the Final Exercise Report (FER) that addresses the planning, preparation, and execution of each fully executed DTT training event
• 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
• Analyze progress and develop necessary recovery plans and/or alternatives
• Ensure 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
• Report directly to the DTT Lead
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 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
• At least six (6) years of combined staff experience within the WFF, or eight (8) years of specialized MCTSP experience in this type of duty position
• Proficient in current Army Fires doctrine and synchronization processes, MDMP, and stays current with emerging Army and Joint Fires doctrine
• Recent experience working within the Army National Guard training support system, or a similar system
• Familiar with MC Systems: AFATDS, AMDWS and CPOF
• 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)
• Two (2) or more years working within WFF area Army Command and Control Information Systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance (generally, U.S. Citizenship required)
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background check

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Previous Battalion Commander or higher-level command experience, or equivalent, preferred
• Completion of the Command and General Staff College or equivalent level military schooling preferred

WORK SCHEDULE

Full time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments or projects.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

Driving Requirements

Must have or be able to attain a valid state's driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in remote and onsite environments, including occasional outdoor settings, with exposure to natural conditions at different U.S. locations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for short periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting, and carrying boxes, pouches and bags weighing up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for handling and working with small objects. It is Katmai's philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: 55,868.80 annually
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence

Compliance

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).