NGB Joint Training Requirements Specialist

Career Opportunities; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Joint Training Specialist to provide expert support for JFHQ staff and National Guard Bureau operations in Arlington, VA. Telework may be possible pending gov’t approval.

You will help integrate the Joint Training System (JTS) into planning, training, and evaluation activities across multiple states. The role requires in-depth DoD systems knowledge, CJCSI 3500 series guidance, and experience delivering high-level workshops with timely reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required and strong DoD systems knowledge.
• Experience with Joint Training System (JTS) lifecycle and CJCSI 3500 series guidance.
• Ability to conduct training workshops for senior leadership and produce formal reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to integrate JTS across JFHQ and state/territory teams.
• Develop training plans, MTAs, and JMETL updates; manage DRRS/JTS data.
• Act as OCT during exercises and prepare EXSUMs and trip reports within deadlines.
• Coordinate with JFHQ, JTFs, and Service Components to align schedules.

Skills

Secret clearance

JTS/JELC knowledge

DRRS/JLLIS/JTT familiarity

Joint Training System (JTS) experience

Workshop instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

Joint Training Database of Record

Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)

Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS)

Joint Training Tool (JTT)

Job description

Summary

Provide technical expertise to the 54 States Territories and Joint Force Headquarters JFHQ Staff to optimize domestic operations and exercise readiness for NGB J37 Joint Training Requirements Specialist contract support The location of this work is in Arlington VA Remote andor Telework are possible pending government approval

Job Description

Use the most current CJCSI 3500 series guidance to help JFHQs State integrate the JTS into training exercise and planning processesConduct support visits to identify JTS gaps and build customized training plans to implement JTS Phases IIVDevelop Mission Training Assessments MTA support Joint Mission Essential Task List JMETL development and update Joint Training Plans JTPInput readiness and tracking information into the Defense Readiness Reporting System DRRSServe as an Observer Controller Trainer OCT during exercises or training events an average of 15 times per yearDocument Training Observations TO into Word Excel or PowerPoint and distribute them to the audience within 5 business days of exercise completionAttend and document state or territory hosted training exercises delivering a formal trip report within 5 business daysConduct 3 to 5 regional training workshops providing expert guidance on Secret and Unclassified training management and reporting systems such as DRRS JTS Phases I IV and the Joint Training Database of RecordProvide expertise to help the Government revise the JAMETL selection process and draft initial commanders training guidanceAccess the Joint Training Database of Record via SIPRnet to pull current versions of the JAMETL and help states incorporate new prioritiesProcess user account creation and resolve system issues as the designated User Group Lead for the Joint Training Database of RecordUpdate and draft baseline JTP processes tailored to organization needs in alignment with the CJCSM 350003 seriesConsolidate staff inputs and author the draft JTP electronic text file for CommanderDirector reviewInterface with subordinate organizations such as Joint Task Forces and Service Components to link their schedules to headquarters plansSave final JTP files and upload them to the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of completionUtilize the JTS and JELC process to design plan prepare execute and evaluate an average of 15 joint training eventsMaintain and provide updated event templates to the Exercise Director within 5 business days after planning conferencesAttend exercise planning milestonesincluding Concept Development CDM Initial IPM Mid MPM and Final FPM planning meetingsand submit trip reportsLog established planning milestones and milestones into the Joint Training Database of Record within 5 business days of a conferenceAssist with Master Scenario Events List MSEL scripting and overall exercise plan developmentProvide an Executive Summary EXSUM within 3 business days and a detailed Trip Report within 5 business days of completing any travel or support eventReport lessons learned from state exercises to the NG J37 Joint Doctrine and Joint Lessons Learned BranchMaintain a continuous 1 year calendar mapping out all projected regional support visitsCollect feedback by distributing customer survey forms to personnel within 5 business days following an in person visitMaintain an active contact roster of J 37 personnel and submit an updated copy monthlyMaintain and submit a continuous metrics tracking list detailing the contractors name individuals trained and achievements alongside the Monthly Status Report

Required Qualifications

Must possess a secret security clearanceMust demonstrate a high level of technical competence with specialized military software systems includingJoint Training Database of Record both Secret and Unclassified versionsDefense Readiness Reporting System DRRSJoint Lessons Learned Information System JLLISJoint Training Tool JTTMust possess deep operational knowledge of the Joint Training System JTS Joint Exercise Life Cycle JELC and CJCSI 3500 series CJCSM 350003 guidance815 years of experience in military operations planning or training with a strong preference for National Guard Active Guard ReserveM Day or Joint Staff experienceBachelors degree in emergency management homeland security public administration or a related technicaldefense field is standard equivalent military experience is often acceptedPrior experience working at a Joint Forces Headquarters JFHQ National Guard Bureau NGB or Combatant Command COCOM staff levelExperience with the four phases of the Joint Training SystemExperience instructing small group workshops at the senior leadership levelRelevant work experience in Joint Training Plan DevelopmentExperience Conducting training classes on DoD systems eg Defense Readiness Reporting system DRRS Joint Training Information Management System Joint Lessons Learned Information SystemPossess knowledge of Mission Training Assessments

Salary Range

Salary Range 85000 120000

Equal Opportunity

LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

LAUKOA offers a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more

• medical dental and vision insurance
• a 401k program with employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• a flexible work environment
• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration