Training and Exercise Specialist

Armada LTD; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada LTD in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Training and Exercise Specialist to plan and participate in government exercises, coordinate travel to DHHQ and remote locations, and develop training materials and AARs.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience, FCC course within 3 years, proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication, and ability to travel. This full-time role reports to ARMADA HQ and requires secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and evaluating emergency management exercises (tabletop, full-scale).
• Ability to produce training materials, after-action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in government-directed exercises; assist with pre-exercise planning, execution, and post-exercise debriefing/reporting.
• Travel to DHHQ and remote locations to support exercises and other government-directed activities.
• Assist FCCs with development and completion of annual training exercises.
• Prepare exercise planning packages at least 90 days before each training evolution.
• Coordinate and participate in full-scale activations (Ultimate Caduceus, etc.) every two years, as required.
• Plan, participate in, and produce After Action Reports (AARs) for each full-scale exercise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline

10 years of progressively responsible experience in lieu of degree

FCC Course completed within last 3 years

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Falls Church VA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Training and Exercise Specialist plans and participates in various exercises as directed by the government.
  • Exercises include, but are not limited to Ultimate Caduceus exercise, Citadel Shield/Solid.
  • Participation includes, but is not limited to Pre-exercise planning meetings, exercise execution, and post-exercise debriefing and reporting.
• Required travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities.
• Assist each Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) with development and completion of an annual training exercise on selected tasks of the FCC/PRS plan.
• Exercise planning package must be provided at least 90 days prior to each training evolution.
• Each FCC must conduct and participate in a full-scale activation exercise to include but not limited to Ultimate Caduceus every two years.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist assists with planning and the coordination of packages which are required prior to executing training evolutions or exercises.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist plan, participate in, and produce an After Action Report (AAR) for each full-scale exercise.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities

Minimum/General Experience

• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess experience coordinating and evaluating emergency management exercises (tabletop, full-scale).
• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess the capability to produce training materials, after-action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline). Must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience w/ degree.
• OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years. https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/DMRTI/Course-Information/Federal-Coordinating-Center-Course

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.