Joint Targeting Instructor / Operations Specialist

Patch Plus Consulting Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

ESOP

Annual Performance Bonuses

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. seeks experienced Joint Targeting professionals to serve as Instructors and Operations Specialists for the Joint Targeting School (JTS) at Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, VA.

You will deliver the Joint Targeting Staff course in traditional classroom and virtual environments as part of a two-person team. The ideal candidate will hold TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, and demonstrate proficiency across multiple Joint Targeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 4 years of applicable experience.
• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years.
• Experience and success in three or more of the listed operational areas (e.g., joint training, Joint Targeting Cycle, Joint Targeting Staff Courses).
• Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman’s Instructions/Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for Joint Targeting Staff course, resident at Dam Neck Annex and virtually, as part of a two-person instructor team.
• Instruct across all phases of the Joint Targeting Cycle including Target Development, Target System Analysis, Dynamic Targeting (F2T2EA), Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology, Capabilities Analysis, Combat Assessment, and Space/Cyber/EMS targeting.
• Compile and archive student demographic data, test scores, and learning objective certifications per JTS procedures.
• Provide input and assistance to curriculum development and revision for both in-residence and distance learning courses.
• Complete pre- and post-class administrative tasks IAW JTS and host location procedures, including physical security and intelligence community security requirements.
• Deliver After Action Reports (AARs) within 7 days post-event summarizing course delivery, problems, recommendations, and training aid assessments.
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to JTS standards of professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Joint Targeting Cycle

Adult learning theories

ISD

Brief development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams LMS

Job description

Our employees love working for us. We are uniquely invested in our people and committed to their professional development and continued growth. We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the PatchPlus team. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a company that truly values its employees like family.

Joint Targeting Instructor / Operations Specialist

PatchPlus seeks experienced Joint Targeting professionals to serve as Instructors and Operations Specialists in support of the Joint Targeting School (JTS), a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS is the DoD’s premier joint targeting education program, delivering operational-level targeting training to Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel from Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, Federal Departments, and Partner Nations.

Selected candidates will deliver the Joint Targeting Staff course — covering the full Joint Targeting Cycle — in both traditional classroom and virtual (NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS) environments as part of a two-person instructor team. Instructors also support curriculum review boards, military targeting committee meetings, joint doctrine development conferences, and working groups as subject matter experts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Deliver instruction for Joint Targeting Staff course, resident at Dam Neck Annex and virtually, as part of a two-person instructor team
• Instruct across all phases of the Joint Targeting Cycle including Target Development, Target System Analysis, Dynamic Targeting (F2T2EA), Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology, Capabilities Analysis, Combat Assessment, and Space/Cyber/EMS targeting
• Compile and archive student demographic data, test scores, and learning objective certifications per JTS procedures
• Provide input and assistance to curriculum development and revision for both in-residence and distance learning courses
• Complete pre- and post-class administrative tasks IAW JTS and host location procedures, including physical security and intelligence community security requirements
• Deliver After Action Reports (AARs) within 7 days post-event summarizing course delivery, problems, recommendations, and training aid assessments
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to JTS standards of professional conduct at all times

REQUIREMENTS

• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years
• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 4 years of applicable experience
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following operational areas:
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in joint training
  • Experienced and competent in the Joint Targeting Cycle
  • Graduate of one or more Joint Targeting Staff Courses
  • Expert knowledge of collateral damage methodology, precedent, procedures, and regulations issued by the DOD, JS, and the JS J7
  • Minimum 1 year experience in adult training or equivalent education
  • Knowledge of Joint and Service doctrine, combat, combat service, and combat service support
  • Knowledge and ability to develop and present briefs for problem resolution
  • Experience in military and national-level intelligence gathering and analysis (MI officer/NCO strongly preferred)
  • Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman’s Instructions/Manuals
  • Familiarity with adult learning theories and instructional systems design (ISD)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of the DoD CDE Qualification Course
• Graduate of the DoD Combat Assessment (CA) Course
• Joint Staff or Combatant Command targeting staff experience
• Experience with NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS or equivalent military LMS
• Experience designing or developing interactive web-based or blended learning courses
• Experience with JP 3-60, Joint Targeting, and associated CJCSI/CJCSM doctrine

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Start date on or about 25 September 2026
• Must be willing to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement upon award
• Resume may be used as part of business proposal.

BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• 401K Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
• Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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