Training and Exercise Specialist

Summary

Type: Full Time

Location: Falls Church VA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

**********CONTINGENT UPON AWARD**************

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Training and Exercise Specialist plans and participates in various exercises as directed by the government.
  
  • Exercises include, but are not limited to Ultimate Caduceus exercise, Citadel Shield/Solid.
  • Participation includes, but is not limited to Pre-exercise planning meetings, exercise execution, and post-exercise debriefing and reporting.
    
  
  
• Required travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities.
• Assist each Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) with development and completion of an annual training exercise on selected tasks of the FCC/PRS plan.
• Exercise planning package must be provided at least 90 days prior to each training evolution.
• Each FCC must conduct and participate in a full-scale activation exercise to include but not limited to Ultimate Caduceus every two years.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist assists with planning and the coordination of packages which are required prior to executing training evolutions or exercises.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist plan, participate in, and produce an After Action Report (AAR) for each full-scale exercise.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities
  

Minimum/General Experience:

• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess experience coordinating and evaluating emergency management exercises (tabletop, full-scale).
• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess the capability to produce training materials, after-action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards
  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline). Must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience w/ degree.
• OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years.
  

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.

Job Description

Type: Full Time

Location: Falls Church VA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

**********CONTINGENT UPON AWARD**************

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Training and Exercise Specialist plans and participates in various exercises as directed by the government.
  
  • Exercises include, but are not limited to Ultimate Caduceus exercise, Citadel Shield/Solid.
  • Participation includes, but is not limited to Pre-exercise planning meetings, exercise execution, and post-exercise debriefing and reporting.
    
  
  
• Required travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities.
• Assist each Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) with development and completion of an annual training exercise on selected tasks of the FCC/PRS plan.
• Exercise planning package must be provided at least 90 days prior to each training evolution.
• Each FCC must conduct and participate in a full-scale activation exercise to include but not limited to Ultimate Caduceus every two years.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist assists with planning and the coordination of packages which are required prior to executing training evolutions or exercises.
• The Training and Exercise Specialist plan, participate in, and produce an After Action Report (AAR) for each full-scale exercise.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to DHHQ and remote locations in support of exercises and other government-directed activities
  

Minimum/General Experience:

• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess experience coordinating and evaluating emergency management exercises (tabletop, full-scale).
• The Training and Exercise Specialist shall possess the capability to produce training materials, after-action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards
  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline). Must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience w/ degree.
• OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years.
  

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.