Infantry Subject Matter Expert (IIT) & Scenario Designer - CA

Katmai; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Katmai seeks a Training Specialist to conduct prep for Infantry Immersion Training, crafting TTP-based scenarios linked to METLs and training objectives. You will collaborate with unit training teams to define required tasks and scriptables for realistic exercises.

The role emphasizes evaluating performance, recommending improvements, and guiding leaders in decision points to boost readiness. Travel is expected occasionally and safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum four years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at squad through company level.
• Familiarity with SAT, scenario development, exercise design and T&R requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support during Infantry Immersion Training and assist observers/controllers.
• Coordinate pre-event planning with the training unit and ensure prerequisites are understood.
• Design training scenarios linked to objectives and METLs and advise on resources.
• Develop task linkage to support objectives and script actions into training documents.
• Create training scenarios enabling commanders to meet PTP objectives.
• Review training standards and provide input on tactical employment considerations.
• Observe actions, cue events, and provide performance assessments to command.
• Lead discussions with commanders to determine decision points and options for learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum development

TTP knowledge

Training design

Observation/assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Job description

SUMMARY

Conduct pre-event planning and provide specific Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) related to small unit leadership training, and input into scenario designs to ensure key training and readiness events are included to train requirements decision making skills improving individual actions in combat simulated situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision and support during the conduct of Infantry Immersion Training, assist unit assigned observer/controllers, input for after actions reviews and identify critical areas for remediation. Recommend immediate corrective actions during rehearsals.
• Conduct and support all pre-event coordination with the training unit and ensure understanding of appropriate pre-requisite training, preparation, and planning.
• Provide exercise design (the linage of training events to training objectives and METLS), recommendations on resources available to meet unit training needs, quality assurance for any training support for the units.
• Conduct task linkage to develop the appropriate list of individual and collective tasks necessary to support the stated objectives, and work with scenario design personnel to create training support documents that incorporate the desired tasks into scripted actions.
• Develop a training scenario tailored that enables unit commanders to attain PTP objectives.
• Review and implement training standards for all listed tasks as well as tactical considerations for employment.
• Observe actions and cue events in support of stated training objectives and METs.
• Lead performance discussions with the unit commanders to help determine decision points and relevant criteria, as well as possible options to facilitate learning.
• Provide performance assessment recommendations to the unit Chain of Command in support of unit assessments.
• Play a major role in support of unit training execution and after-action review.
• Provide recommendation based on experience, background, and training in the areas of Combat experience in ground combat arms military occupational Specialty (MOS), Combat Hunter and/or Enhanced Combat Hunter Leaders Course.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, or another Business-related field. In lieu of degree, relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Minimum four (4) years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the squad through company level.
• Current experience with TTPs and lessons learned from official sources related to overseas contingency operations and battlefield environments.
• Familiarity with Marine Corps Systems Approach to Training (SAT), scenario development, exercise design and T&R requirements.
• Must be familiar with training systems management and operations.
• Must be able to work conjunctively with the role player management team to ensure all training is completed, effectively and efficiently (Pre, During and Post Training).
• Must be able to meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a minimum of Secret clearance issued by the U.S. Government (generally, this requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Combat arms skills background and combat experience preferred.
• Currency with TTPs, Lessons Learned, and OPFOR from real world operations preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, develop and present training effectiveness analysis, performance metrics and routine reports.
• Strong leadership, team building and organizational attributes.
• Subject matter expertise in exercise design, scenario development, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and training and readiness (T&R) events for use in a live, virtual and constructive training (LVC-TE).
• Specifically oriented on skills that help individuals and small unit leaders to perform their duties in the IIT and maximize unit training effectiveness.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 10%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state 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 10%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office setting but may also be performed in a maintenance facility as well as outdoors in military training areas. Work is often performed outdoors, in adverse conditions including inclement weather such as high humidity, heat, cold, high wind, rain, and various local conditions. Our mission is to train US Marines; therefore, we work side by side with them in all climates and conditions. Employee may be exposed to sharp objects and may be exposed to some heat, loud noise, chemicals, lead, and vibration. Katmai strictly adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory if applicable. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for handling, to work with such hand tools as wrenches, screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, and soldering irons.It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay: $70,000per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 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).