Training & Exercise Specialist

Oneida Professional Services•Falls Church, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time FCC Training & Exercise Specialist in Falls Church, VA, with occasional travel to other performance locations. This position is contingent upon the award of a federal contract. Performance will predominantly occur at the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), supporting the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, with additional locations near Portsmouth, VA; Jacksonville, FL; San Diego, CA; Camp Pendleton/Oceanside, CA; and Los Alamitos, CA. Work is expected to follow a 60/40 split between Government and Contractor sites at DHHQ, with remote work opportunities available subject to Government approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Policy, or related discipline).
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience; OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
Successful completion of the Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years or willingness to enroll within 180 days upon onboarding.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 security clearance with SECRET eligibility (required for FCC-related duties); or Tier 3 clearance (No Eligibility) for other functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FCC training programs and readiness initiatives.
Familiarity with BUMED training directives and DoD training compliance frameworks.
Experience evaluating large-scale emergency management exercises and training effectiveness.
Strong organizational and data tracking skills for training documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the annual Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Training Plan.
Maintain Individual Training Records for FCC staff to ensure compliance and readiness.
Coordinate training requirements with Department of War (DoW), NDMS, FEMA, HHS, and BUMED stakeholders.
Identify training gaps and implement corrective actions to improve program effectiveness.
Coordinate Reserve and Active Component integration training activities.
Ensure compliance with BUMEDINST 3440.10C and applicable DoW directives.
Coordinate and evaluate emergency management exercises, including tabletop and full-scale events.
Develop exercise training materials, After-Action Reports (AARs), and exercise planning packages in accordance with federal standards.