Simulations Facility Program Manager for Training

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulations Facility Program Manager for Training Support System (TSS) Training Support Center position is with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), a research, education, and service unit within Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources. The role is assigned to the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, and supports the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau. The position is contingent upon funding for TSS Training Support Center management efforts. The position oversees the implementation of Army National Guard Training Support Centers and Simulation Centers from initiation through full operational capability. It manages projects and program coordination involving milestones, modernization, training needs and assets, resource allocation, Military Decision Packages, and coordination with other National Guard Bureau divisions and the Department of the Army. The manager serves as project manager for Training Support Centers and Simulation Facilities and leads a team of Instructor Operators. The role supervises up to five CSU Administrative Professional staff members, totaling up to 5.0 FTE, and may assist with other TSS functions as required. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background check, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility to obtain a Common Access Card. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license by the employment start date. A NACI/SF85 and successful federal background check are required to remain eligible for employment. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship, and employment of foreign nationals requires prior Government approval.

Requirements

Master’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience.
Experience managing complex, long-term projects.
Experience supervising a minimum of five personnel.
Experience with the Department of Defense and/or other federal agencies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
U.S. citizenship; visa sponsorship is not available, and foreign nationals require prior Government approval.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
Ability to comply with applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC), complete a NACI/SF85, and successfully pass a federal background check.
Pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Senior Leader Advanced NCO or Officer course.
Logistics background and Master Gunner experience.
Instructor Trainer Course, warehouse experience, and coordination of Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS).
Completion of the Army Instructor Trainer Course and Master Gunner Course associated with the TSCs.
Ability to coordinate staff functions at the National Guard Bureau, Department of the Army, or Army Command level.
Familiarity with installation management, real property management, tables of distribution and allowances, and training activities at Combat Training Centers or Regional Training Institutes.
Familiarity with the Army Training Support System (TSS), including the Soldier Training Support Program, Range and Training Land Program (RTLP), and Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program.
Experience and knowledge working with TT-PEG and funding of WCLS and TAVI MDEPs; understanding of the POM cycle and the working relationship and coordination between ATSC, CAC-T, and DAMO-TRS.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation of Army National Guard Training Support Centers and Simulation Centers from initiation to full operational capability, as directed by the Branch Chief, Deputy Branch Chief, and STSP Manager, Training Support Branch.
Manage projects, including identifying and tracking milestones, charrettes, emerging issues, modernization, and training needs and assets.
Coordinate program management, Military Decision Packages (MDEPs), resource allocation, and project implementation with other National Guard Bureau divisions and the Department of the Army.
Serve as project manager for Training Support Centers (TSCs) and Simulation Facilities (SimFacs).
Lead a team of Instructor Operators.
Supervise up to five CSU Administrative Professional staff members, totaling up to 5.0 FTE.
Assist with other Training Support System functions as required.