Training And Exercise Program Specialist

U.S. Northern Command • Peterson AFB, CO

3d

About The Position

This position serves as an Exercise Planner and/or Workgroup Lead for Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercises. It is responsible for planning and executing Tier 1 and Tier 2 Joint and Combined exercises to train NORAD and USNORTHCOM staff in homeland defense and civil support missions.

The position develops Combatant Command-level policy for exercises including VIGILANT SHIELD, VITAL ARCHER, ARDENT SENTRY, and/or NUWAIX, and establishes, maintains, and executes the planning schedule for the Commands’ Tier 1 and Tier 2 Joint Exercise Program-designated exercises. This includes scheduling conferences, meetings, in-progress reviews, and secure video teleconferences.

As a NORAD and USNORTHCOM Domain Exercise Controller within the Joint Exercise Control Group, the employee acts as a key domain exercise observer/controller and manages and directs up to 200 co-located and geographically dispersed binational personnel during NORAD and USNORTHCOM exercises and other supported Joint and Combined exercises.

The position requires a Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance, occasional work on holidays, weekends, and non-standard hours, phone recall and two-hour standby, possible overtime and recall to duty, and substantial travel away from the normal duty station. Situational telework may be available for ad hoc, emergency, or OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Depending on appointment type, the employee may serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Must meet specialized experience requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of foreign disclosure policy and procedures, security policies and procedures, information security, and operations security.
• Skill in preparing comprehensive management studies and proposing solutions to challenging management problems.
• Skill in detailed planning and execution of multiple exercises.
• Knowledge of functions, goals, objectives, and work processes for Combatant Command and bi-national Command training exercises.
• Knowledge of current military law, national strategy, national response framework, joint plans, policies, and guidance.
• Skill in applying Joint Training System concepts to exercise and training objectives and reporting responsibilities.
• Knowledge of crisis response processes and command and control systems.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in leading exercise planning events, negotiating and defending ideas, and supporting exercise concepts.
• Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
• Must use tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with offices and agencies.
• Must be willing to travel substantially, including by military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Must be available for occasional holidays, weekends, and non-standard hours; may be recalled to duty and required to work overtime.
• Must be available for phone recall and two-hour standby.

Responsibilities

• Develop Combatant Command-level policy for VIGILANT SHIELD, VITAL ARCHER, ARDENT SENTRY, and/or NUWAIX exercises.
• Establish, maintain, and execute the planning schedule for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Joint Exercise Program-designated exercises.
• Schedule exercise conferences, meetings, in-progress reviews, and secure video teleconferences.
• Serve as a NORAD and USNORTHCOM Domain Exercise Controller and key domain exercise observer/controller within the Joint Exercise Control Group.
• Manage and direct up to 200 co-located and geographically dispersed binational personnel during NORAD and USNORTHCOM and other supported Joint and Combined exercises.
• Plan and execute Tier 1 and Tier 2 Joint and Combined exercises to train NORAD and USNORTHCOM staff in homeland defense and civil support missions.
• Travel substantially away from the normal duty station in support of assigned duties.
• Be available for phone recall and two-hour standby, and work non-standard hours or overtime when required to support military operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• If authorized, permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed