Readiness Coordinator

The Ascendancy Group LTD; Silver Strand (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group in the United States seeks an experienced NSWG-1 Professional Development and Readiness Coordinator and Tactical Ground Mobility Specialist to synchronize and track training pipelines across seven component commands. You will coordinate training like UAS/UUV/USV, TGM, FPV, manage registrations, and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities include budgeting, logistics, and portal administration for Navy/DoD training systems, with a SECRET clearance required.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Training coordination

Logistics management

Budget tracking

Training systems knowledge

SharePoint administration

DTS/JTR proficiency

Tools

CeTARS

CANTRAC

ATRRS

NLEAD

JLLS

Job description

Professional Development and Readiness Coordinator and Tactical Ground

Mobility (TGM) Specialist

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.