Training Specialist

Naval Education and Training Command • Bangor, WA

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About The Position

You will serve as Assistant Site Director for high-risk Force Protection (FP) courses taught at CENSECFOR Learning Site Bangor. You will review and recommend curriculum changes to meet fleet requirements and ensure compliance with Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) FP doctrine and regulations. The role assesses high-risk practical exercises and scenarios, conducts research on training programs and strategies across DoD and the commercial marketplace, and oversees the training and certification of active-duty military and contractor instructors. You will also conduct student and instructor evaluations and take appropriate action based on the results.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience advising command leadership, staff, and external defense organizations on high-risk Force Protection academic and practical training matters.
• Experience coordinating training-site operations, including instruction, course sequencing, contracted support, staffing, logistics, facilities, and financial resources.
• Experience evaluating high-risk training curricula, tactical exercises, and program standards for compliance with Navy, Marine Corps, and DoD AT/FP directives.
• Experience directing military, civilian, and contractor instructors and ensuring instructional certification and safety compliance.
• Experience authoring training reports, executive briefings, and curriculum recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience using training databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing applications to track student metrics, maintain records, and schedule facilities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• Must pass E-Verify if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must be able to travel, including to CONUS and OCONUS locations, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Site Director for high-risk FP courses at CENSECFOR Learning Site Bangor.
• Evaluate and review curricula and provide recommendations to meet fleet requirements and comply with Navy and DoD FP doctrine and regulations.
• Assess high-risk practical exercises and scenarios to enhance instruction and improve individual and team performance.
• Research existing training programs and strategies across DoD and the commercial marketplace.
• Oversee, train, and certify a core cadre of active-duty military and contractor instructors for FP courses.
• Conduct student and instructor evaluations and take appropriate action based on those evaluations.
• Advise command leadership, staff, and external defense organizations as the primary authoritative point of contact on high-risk FP academic and practical training matters.
• Coordinate training-site operations, including instructional delivery, course sequencing, contracted support, manpower, logistics, facilities, and financial resources.
• Evaluate specialized curricula, tactical exercises, and program standards for compliance with Navy, Marine Corps, and DoD AT/FP directives.
• Direct military, civilian, and contractor instructors to ensure certifications, safety compliance, and effective collaboration.
• Prepare formal training reports, executive briefings, and strategic curriculum recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Use training databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing applications to monitor student metrics, maintain training records, and schedule facilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, depending on funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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