Readiness & Training Operations Lead

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

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.