The Training Specialist (Technical) position is highly skilled in the field of Technical Collection & Exploitation Operations and provides training and evaluation in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) customer for the CBRN-HST TO JULIET.  This will include training on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) and other materials hazards and threats, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), decontamination operations; presumptive detection equipment, procedures for CBRN sensitive site exploitation; conducting & performing operator maintenance on assigned CBRN presumptive detection equipment. The Training Specialist (Technical) is a member of the exercise support cell. Responsible for developing and executing training, internal and external exercises to conduct and evaluate individual and collective CBRN skills and provide technical advice on all CBRN operations and hazards.  Responsible for planning, coordination, set-up, management, execution, and post-exercise actions and with providing on-site mentorship and direction to participants.  Supports the planning and development of resources in support of exercises and supports the command in the development, coordination, and conduct of exercise planning conferences.  The Training Specialist (Technical) leads the effort with exercise and simulations expertise to ensure continuity and unity of efforts for exercise objectives.  Provides integration, organizational structure and flow of information during all exercises.

The Training Specialist (Technical) supports the Program Manager in the management of task execution, schedule, costs, and vendor activities to meet contract or task order requirements and provides on-site facilitation of all training and exercise activities. The Training Specialist (Technical) plans, identifies, and coordinates part-time instructor and subject matter expert (SME) support and manages and assists all instructors in designing and developing all program deliverables. 

Required Qualifications

CBRN / CWMD Operational SME

• Serves as a highly technical subject matter expert knowledgeable in procedures related to technical collection operations in support of joint, combined, and interagency organizations
• Provides Subject Matter Expertise for training on related hazards and threats, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), decontamination operations, presumptive detection equipment, procedures for sensitive site exploitation, mission planning, and tactical medical care 

Training Mentorship

• Mentors and participates in customized CBRN and other materials training leading to full-scale evaluated exercises
• Assists specialized instructional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) with the delivery of courses in classroom and field environments that focus on applying practical theory through hands-on exercises and scenario-based practice events.
• Coordinates and facilitates all training planning, scheduling, and logistical support required to support team course delivery. Plans, schedules, organizes, and facilitates meetings or off-sites visits as required by the project Contract Officer Representative (COR)
• Participates and informs curriculum recovery using the ADDIE process to ensure all training materials are refined annually
• Advises and informs Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), and Training and Evaluation Outlines (T&EO) forms required by customer or client

Exercise Design, Development, and Delivery 

• Provides technical expertise to analyze, design appropriately, and develop exercise materials, including exercise handbooks, facilitator guides, master task lists, participant objectives, MSELs, safety guides, and all other required materials, in accordance with company/client requirements.
• Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates contract-required field training exercises and validation exercises.
• Attends coordination meetings, conferences and working groups to support exercise design, execution, and further training requirements and objectives. 
• Plans and coordinates safety, medical, facility and logistical support to evaluations and exercises.
• Plans, coordinates, resources, and directs the collection, analysis, and consolidation of exercise outputs, reports, and reviews.  Ensures quality and objective feedback is accurately captured and assessed in a final report to the client.

​Communication

• Ability to advise government client personnel in mission essential tasks, necessary actions and options to consider during technical collection operations.
• Ability to instruct and mentor both tactical and technical personnel on technical topics, principles, theories, and concepts of varying scientific complexity
• Capable of multi-tasking; working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Provides frequent periodic feedback and accurate reporting to Program Manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Clearance

• Current Top Secret/SCI (CI-poly eligible) Security Clearance
• US Citizenship Required

CBRN Knowledge and Skills

• Graduate of U.S. military or comparable federal CWMD/CBRN School as a qualified response team specialist or accredited equivalent program.
• Knowledge of CBRN threats/hazards, detection/identification instruments, CWA and BWA threats/hazards, personal protective equipment, and CBRN operations

Operational Experience

• Prior experience as a Technical Collection Officer (TCO)
• Qualified experience conducting CBRN site assessment, render-safe, detection, sampling, verification, site exploitation, packaging, escort (surety and non-surety), limited disablement, limited elimination, technical decontamination, confined space awareness, and limited consequence management in support of combatant commanders and/or lead federal agencies
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership/operations coordination roles within a U.S. operational command, preferably focused on CBRN or CWMD operations

Exercise Evaluation Experience

• 3 years’ of experience providing comprehensive exercise planning in support of U.S. government exercises (examples include Ops-Intel planning, ISR, F3EAD, logistics, civilian authorities, realistic military training) OR 1 year experience planning/supporting Training Readiness Exercises (TRX) events as a task lead or equivalent Intel Readiness exercises.
• Formal experience/qualifications demonstrating capability to independently develop and design exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, may be substituted with relevant operational experience

Highly Desired Skills and Experience

Communication

• Computer – M.S. Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Content Management Systems, SharePoint, MS Teams, and virtual team collaboration editing
• Basic Writing – Ability to use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, clarity, brevity, engagement, proofreading, and revising
• Business / Professional Writing – Ability to formulate analytical report writing, note-taking, email writing, meeting invitations, M.S. Office, business case writing
• Presentation Writing – PowerPoint, creativity, brevity, and curriculum materials

Overseas Experience

• Experience serving overseas in support of geographical commands and/or Embassies

Time Management

• Ability to function at a high level with little oversight as well as work as part of a larger team to complete mission objectives
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and managing tasks through successful completion
• CONUS-based; willing to travel CONUS up to 25%
• Willing to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends as required to support US-based training events

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