Readiness Coordinator

The Ascendancy Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group seeks an experienced NSWG-1 Professional Development and Readiness Coordinator and Tactical Ground Mobility Specialist to synchronize, coordinate, and track training pipelines across NSWG-1’s seven component commands.

This role requires 10+ years in relevant fields, DoD training systems experience, and a SECRET clearance. It emphasizes logistics, budgets, and transport coordination within a small team dedicated to national security objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in training coordination, logistics, or program management.
• 2+ recent years supporting NSW/SOF.
• Experience with military training databases and DoD training systems (CeTARS, CANTRAC, ATRRS, NLEAD, JLLS).
• Experience managing training portals, rosters, prerequisites, and schedules.
• Proficiency with DTS/JTR and reporting for budgets and travel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate government/contractor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule NSW and specialized military training across multiple commands.
• Manage student registration, enrollment, and prerequisites.
• Maintain training records, schedules, and gear lists; monitor and adjust pathways.
• Serve as primary training information POC with Naval Special Warfare commands.
• Coordinate logistics, safety resources, and training rosters for contracted courses.
• Manage DTS travel orders and travel documentation; track travel claims and reconciliations.
• Design and maintain training information portals; track participant feedback and lessons learned.
• Track and report on training budget expenditures and projections.

Skills

10+ years experience

NSW/SOF experience

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

No degree specified

Tools

CeTARS

CANTRAC

ATRRS

NLEAD

JLLS

SharePoint

DTS/JTR

Job description

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

As the NSWG-1 Professional Development and Readiness Coordinator and Tactical Ground Mobility Specialist you will be responsible for the routine synchronization, coordination, and tracking of training pipelines across NSWG-1’s seven component commands.

Security Requirement:

• The Contractor shall possess an active SECRET security clearance upon commencement of the task order and maintain it throughout the period of performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

TRAINING COORDINATION, SCHEDULING, AND REGISTRATION

• Coordinate and schedule NSW and specialized military training, including UAS/UUV/USV, TGM, and FPV courses.
• Manage student registration and enrollment across six Echelon IV commands.
• Maintain accurate training records, requirements, schedules, and gear lists.
• Coordinate with Naval Special Warfare commands and serve as the primary training information POC.
• Monitor training schedules and adjust pathways to meet changing operational requirements.
• Provide prerequisite guidance and draft waiver/exception requests for government approval.

LOGISTICS AND TACTICAL GROUND MOBILITY (TGM) SUPPORT

• Coordinate logistics and training rosters for contracted courses.
• Coordinate safety resources, including medical personnel, mechanics, and vehicles.
• Manage transportation, staging, and accountability of training equipment and supplies.
• Inspect training assets and verify equipment readiness and storage integrity.
• Conduct offsite site visits and monitor vendors for contract/PWS compliance.
• Maintain authorization to operate special operations and vendor vehicles at training locations.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PORTAL ADMINISTRATION

• Design and maintain the NSWG-1 Schools Portal and ensure training information is accurate and current.
• Manage training records, student registrations, rosters, schedules, and prerequisites across Navy/DoD training systems.
• Maintain a central database of individual qualifications across assigned courses.
• Securely manage student feedback, critiques, and AARs.
• Analyze completed training and document lessons learned in JLLS to improve future training.

BUDGETARY TRACKING

• Track and manage the tactical ground mobility training budget.
• Monitor expenditures, obligations, and projections.
• Provide weekly budget status reports to leadership to ensure fiscal compliance.

STUDENT TRAVEL SUPPORT (DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM - DTS)

• Manage DTS travel orders and support student travel for contracted courses.
• Maintain required DTS credentials and training while adhering to government approval limitations.
• Coordinate CONUS/OCONUS travel arrangements and liaise with commercial travel offices.
• Track and reconcile travel claims, expenditures, advances, and liquidations.
• Maintain accurate DTS personnel profiles and travel documentation.
• Support the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program, including records and monthly reporting.
• Identify and report travel/DTS discrepancies to appropriate government personnel.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• 10+ years relevant experience, including 2+ recent years supporting NSW/SOF.
• Knowledge of NSW FRTM, IDTC, and SOF training pipelines.
• Experience with military training databases including CeTARS, CANTRAC, ATRRS, NLEAD, and JLLS.
• Experience managing SharePoint training portals, rosters, prerequisites, and schedules.
• Experience supporting training logistics, equipment, personnel, and vendor oversight.
• Proficiency with DTS/JTR, including ODTA-Level 0 and Non-DTS Entry Agent Level 5.
• Experience managing training budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of military instructional/training development standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, tracking, and coordination.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify to operate FOSOV/vendor vehicles.

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.