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Innovative Reasoning

Tactical Training Specialist

Innovative Reasoning, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058


TTS will have advanced knowledge and experience of the Marine Corps warfighting functions and/or Six Functions of Marine Aviation; will be familiar with official messages, orders and directives that outline theatre pre-deployment training requirements with emphasis on specific requirements; will be familiar with potential threats and enemy TTP's through vetted sources; layering and sequencing of training and readiness standards, Mission Essential Tasks List (METL) and emerging concepts from the Regimental/Group to Fire Team/Detachment to level, functional intelligence/operations integration, and the practical development, usage, analysis of intelligence products to support training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TTS support integration of emerging tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) and lessons learned that set the foundation for enhanced war fighting skills, across the MAGTF.Provide functional knowledge of the use and incorporation of enablers and systems to challenge optimal incorporation within their capabilities and limitations.Understand and be able to articulate the full operational applicability of functions for the optimal use and integration of products and capabilities.Maintain liaison with Operations/Intelligence sections and POC's within MEF and all MSC's (Div/MLG/MAW/MEU's/SPMAGTF's). Develop reports and briefings at the Battalion/Squadron/Headquarters level and below recommending training resources available to meet unit training needs and IOT track USMC service and theater level training requirements capturing service approved and command directed training for units designated to deploy.In support of the USMC Systems Approach to Training (SAT), facilitate the TSC 8-step Training and Exercise Design and Development Process that focuses on the Unit Commander's METL, guidance, associated T&R tasks, and full use of available resources in order to design training and exercises that meet Commander's objectives and adheres to USMC training principles.Support integration of emerging tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) and lessons learned that sets the foundation for enhanced war fighting skills.Facilitate exercise scenario design, and the development of training objectives for supported units, local Supporting Establishment, and various agencies and services.Facilitate linkages to METL, T&R manual and PTP throughout all training.Analyze physical training resources in order to enable improved training and optimize support.Coordinate operations and support requirements and employment of designated training enablers.Facilitate the incorporation of training systems and training enablers within live, virtual and constructive training environments.As required, maintain awareness of current deployment requirements and the resourcesMaintain awareness of current annual training requirements.Coordinate with other TECOM home station training support activities training to increase the flow of information to supported units, agencies and organizations within region of influence.Review Automated Message Handling System, and other appropriate resources to maintain situational awareness of new/changed training requirements, and initiatives pertaining to training and exercises.Provide input, and manage Training Support Request(s) on the TECOM VCE/Share Point.Provide input for the monthly government metric report and the vendor deliverable MSR for review by program management.Implement and provide feedback on training doctrine.Review internal AARs post exercise and reinforce the analysis of AARs prior to support of a new exercise.Compile required data, and reporting information.Adhere to and facilitate the TSC Standard Operating Procedures and the TSC Administrative Desktop Procedures.Supplemental Duties:

Develop training material (exercise design and associated scenario development training material) to support Unit Commanders in meeting their fundamental home station training objectives (e.g., Intelligence scenarios, joint operations scenarios, threat scenarios, interagency operations scenarios, and scenarios specific to current theater operations).Develop Training Event Execution Guides (TEEG), Master Scenario Event Lists (MSEL), scenario threads, role player biographies, genograms, propaganda documents and intelligence summaries that will support home station training objectives.Participate in unit sponsored Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and training cadre planning IOT develop training scenarios based on unit home station training requirements.Operate Government furnished software in order to create low-high level complexity scenarios and exercises.Develop exercise control concept documents and briefings to include exercise control plan designs, communications architectures, MSEL execution and control guides and threat integration plans enabling the development of complex exercises.Develop and deliver briefing and reports analyzing the overall unit tasks, training objectives and unit Core and Assigned METs as a part of the overall linkage to associated exercise support products.Develop briefs and coordinate with staff and action officers (Operations/Plans/Training) at the Battalion/Squadron/Headquarters level and below as part of the Combat Operation Center (COC) development processes and procedures which include targeting board outcomes, attrition matrices, red cell actions and exercise control design for C2 information flow and logical control of training events.Develop and deliver exercise evaluation report formats IOT incorporate task analysis and T&R analysis in AAR development.Manage complex ranges in support of Base O&T.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:

NoneEducation/Experience/Qualification:

HS DegreeSecret ClearanceSystems Approach to Training (SAT)Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of exercise planning/executionDemonstrated experience working in and leading small working groupsOperational deployment experienceS. Military, Company or Battalion/Squadron level operations/training experience.8+ years: Military ExperienceUSMC experience desiredUnderstands the MAGTF concept for training MSCsProven experience communicating and coordinating with Battalion/Squadron (+) level leadershipAdditional Skills:

Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, and other media type software.Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures with-in a particular field specifically related to supported Military Occupational Specialties.A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision, be exceedingly well organized, flexible.Proven experience in successfully managing projects and personnel.Confidential data and information management experience required.Strong familiarity with government regulations and directives pertaining to confidentiality, document retention, and local project site protocols.Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.Ability to multi-task.Demonstrated ability to perform diverse duties under operating and deadline constraints.Driver's License, ability to operate private, commercial and Government owned motor vehicles (POV/GOV).General expertise/familiarity with:

adherence to the tenants of the USMC Systems Approach to Training (SAT);Marine Corps Planning Process;Marine Corps Task List;Unit Training Management (UTM) Program and Guide;Marine Corps Force Generation Process;Training and Readiness (T&R) programs, policy, standards, and available resources/providers to satisfy training requirements;Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) program;Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program (MAGTFTP);Marine Corps Lessons Learned (MCCLL);Training doctrine, tactical operations, and MAGTF integration, as well as methods of training;Training design and execution, designing exercises using contemporary exercise design processes and supporting software/tools such as utilization of operational environment scripts, scenarios, and repositories, for use in training and exercises;Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS), and relevant modules (e.g. Unit Training, MCCRE, etc.);Support Area of Reasonability, and operating environment of supported units;Local Marine Corps Base(s) and applicable service facilities, training areas and range capabilities;Integrating and coordinating simulation and training enablers into exercises and training events to enhance and immerse training audiences into a desired operational environment;Controlling and supporting live events during a live exercise;Supervising an exercise with live, virtual, and constructive events.

Location:

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty - Nine Palms, California

Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe and MCTAB, Hawaii

Marine Corps Bases, Okinawa, Japan

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in an office, classroom and military training area settings, but may also be performed in a maintenance facility as well as remote outdoors in military training areas. Work is occasionally performed outdoors, in adverse conditions including inclement weather such as high humidity, heat, cold, high wind, rain, and various local conditions. Our mission is to support the training of US Marines; therefore we work side by side with them in all climates and conditions.

Employee may be exposed to sharp objects and may be exposed to some heat, loud noise, chemicals, lead and vibration. Employee shall adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations. As applicable, personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

Physical Demands:

Position consists of sitting or standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Seeing up close. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project. Flexibility in scheduling work hours and available for occasional travel.

License and Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid driver's license and availability of private transportation may be required for some positions in this job class (mileage expense allowance provided).

Salary and Benefits:

As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.

Travel:

Some travel may be required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)