Training Support Specialist

Overview

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary:

We are looking for a Training Specialist III professional to support services to perform a variety of analytical, planning, and development of related tasks concerned with training requirements, concepts, and strategies for new, modernized, and developmental medicine and medical training equipment, systems, and devices. This position will be responsible for the development, review and revision, and submission of STRAPs and STRAP waivers; input to the acquisition process assuring training requirements and capabilities are identified in the STRAP; and provide training related input to Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy to capabilities development documents (CDDs).

This position is located in Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide input to the needs analysis process to identify the target audience, product development requirements.
• Coordinate with SMEs, capability, doctrine, and material developers to identify unit capabilities, functions, and responsibilities.
• Conduct individual task analysis to identify tasks, events, and training and education requirements, provide recommendations to a Collective Training Analysis (CTA), and assist with corrections/modifications to the CTA.
• Conduct training and education analysis. Use the DOTMLPF framework Identify training requirements.
• Assist as a technical consultant in developing a Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) to acquire information for inclusion in the BOIP and BOIP input.
• Responsible for developing training strategies and concepts for material and non- material training products.
• Assist in developing training requirements documents, prepare draft Individual Training Plan (ITP), and courses affected by a proponent ITP.
• Develop the training strategy for current and or new materiel or non-materiel solutions to support institutional, operation, self-development, collective training, and training support requirements such as training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS).
• Assist in preparing Training Support Package (TSP) for customer user tests, pilot training events, and validate the TSP.
• Assist in designing draft scenarios, exercises, and drills to support customer user testing of medical and non-medical equipment and training devices.
• Assist in development and revision of STRAPs for simulation capability in training products and programs, integrating simulations and simulations technology into training products and programs.
• Assist Material Developer verify interoperability of educational/training products.
• Assist with validation of learning materials and the analysis of the findings and comments during Individual validation, small group, large group trials; Instructor and Key Personnel Training/New Equipment Training material and test validation; technical and user manual validations.
• Assist in development of training requirements and training resources for input to capability and other related requirements documents.
• Conduct front end analysis and training development requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert in planning, developing, and reviewing of collective training materials.
• Coordinate with TRADOC, FORSCOM, HQDA, and appropriate agencies to address and resolve training gaps or delta.
• Developing training materials which incorporate a full range of training strategies (i.e., discussion, gaming, tutorials, and simulation.)
• Participates as a team member on assigned projects and or programs and during the absence of other team members.
• Use a combination of knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of Army Medical subject matter to provide expertise for the development of complete, consolidated self-contained training products.
• Participates and assists in the analysis of alternatives (AoA) and cost-benefit analyses (C-BA) to assess and record alternative training implications.
• Identifies and develops collective task(s) in support of Standardized METL when required by doctrinal and TOE changes.
• Identified training needs based on training deficiency or introduction of new doctrine/new system/equipment or technology.
• Initiates collective front-end analysis (FEA) for current and emerging medical capabilities.
• Analyzes the training objectives required, references available, and previously developed materials, to determine the validity and appropriateness of the available material.
• Incumbent utilizes collective training products to provide technical guidance and expertise on how, what, where when why and the cost of training Army medical units.
• Assures the design of assessment instruments and training materials are technically accurate and functionally within known equipment and facility constraints.
• Provides technical guidance in the analysis, implementation, and evaluation of education and training programs.
• Reviews medical career programs of instruction for compliance with the training strategy.
• Strategies developed by the incumbent provide the foundation to identify, develop, acquire, and manage resources for total medical unit training.
• Maintains close liaison between the collective training development community and the capability development community to ensure that potential Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) identified within the capability development process is integrated into the appropriate strategies.
• Completed work is staffed above branch level (i.e., department, directorate, review committee, command levels, other schools within Army (TRADOC), Joint and DoD Agencies).
• Analyzes and interprets administrative guidance from DA, FORSCOM, and TRADOC, to provide input into the development of the Collective Training products for Army medical training.
• Assists and provides input to institutional, operational, and self-development training domain strategies for new capabilities and updating existing capability strategies.
• Strategies developed interact with a number of Army systems including Capability Developments (CD); Training Development, Systems Training Plan (STRAP), Army Learning Policy and Systems and analysis, design, development,
  implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE); Digital Training Management System (DTMS), Army Training Network (ATN); and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). Produces modules for which the MEDCoE is
  proponent, using the Training Development Capability (TDC).
• Works within the production schedule.
• Coordinates within the MEDCoE and outside agencies to gather information and gain familiarity with the unit and other pertinent or related information concerning organization, function, and structure of the unit(s).
• Maintains close and continuous contact with training departments to assist in applying Army Learning Policy and Systems and ADDIE guidance to individual and collective training material preparation.
• Provides subject matter expertise advice and assistance to capability developers, other training developers, and course writers when subject areas overlap.
• Serves as action officer on medical aspects of collective training products developed in conjunction with other TRADOC Service Schools.
• Provides review of collective training products produced by the MEDCoE and non-proponents to ensure sufficiency of doctrine.
• Ensures that practical skills, knowledge, and techniques of education and training are applied in the collective training production process and that the product meets requirements established by regulatory guidance IAW DA and TRADOC regulations.
• Plans, conducts and participates in the analysis phase of the ADDIE process that includes FEA, task inventory development, and critical task selection.
• Conducts collective task management IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-70 and TRADOC Pamphlet 350-701, current publications, and doctrinal references (i.e., AMRB, CBRNE, FCS, and TDA collective tasks).
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of information pertinent to the decision-making process that culminates in the finished collective training program.
• Assist in preparing the STRAP or STRAP Waiver packets and all associated documents for staffing and or approval by the CoE Commanding General (CG) and posting the approved STRAP in the Central Army Registry (CAR).
• Ensure all project analysis documentation to include Quad Charts, POAMs, briefing slides, integrated product team briefings, and EXSUMs are uploaded to the CAR for each product/project.
• Monitor's receipt and processing of computer based technical information from the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and Combined Arms Center Training CAC-T.
• Utilizes computer automation programs to include TDC and other software applications.
• Utilizes knowledge of the Army Learning Policy and Systems, TRADOC Reg 350-70 and TRADOC Pam 350-70-1, as well as local policies and the validation process, to ensure consistency and continuity between classroom instruction, approved doctrine and collective training.
• Performs writer/editor function for accomplishing assignments independently with work reviewed for conformance to guidelines.
• Final edited product is coordinated and reviewed for correct doctrine, accuracy, and coverage.
• Performs review and research in connection with assignments to include background data from subject-matter experts and sources such as doctrine, tables of organization and equipment, Army regulations, TRADOC regulations/pamphlets, circulars, technical manuals, and local directives.
• Coordinates with subject-matter experts at the Army Training and Support Center (ATSC) to ensure collective training products communicate the intended training.
• Prepares the training aspects and documentation for the Capability Developer.
• Attends, participates and/or provides input which executes the proponent responsibilities in multiple forums such as coordination meetings, e.g., Science and Technology Reviews and Integrated process and Product Teams (IPPTs), and decision meetings, e.g., In Process Reviews (IPRs) or Integrated Concept Teams (ICTs).
• Maintains a constant view of assigned projects during its life cycle; phases by continuous review of the program, liaison visits, review of technical reports, and informal/formal contacts with Project Officers of MRDC and TRADOC Organizations. Retains records on project status, approvals, changes, and corrections during production process on the shared drive (SharePoint/Teams).
• Required to input information/data, retrieve, and print collective training reports/manuals using a computer.
• Coordinates and conducts on site-visits for product reviews as required/directed to units and other future unit initiatives in the field and garrison operations to observe effectiveness of Army Medical collective training product(s).
• Assist in providing training information and support for preparation of the life-cycle management plan for new capabilities and training systems.
• Provides guidance and assistance to governmental and non-governmental organizations in planning and developing mission and task analysis, task inventories, training matrixes, training methods, and objectives, etc. for field units.
• Monitors the events and performance data pertinent to the review and evaluation of the validation phase.
• Determines the causes of any discrepancies noted and provides resolution. Recommends revision of the Collective Training product(s) when appropriate.
• Determines the need for revisions and makes recommendations or develops input to improve usefulness and accuracy of the product.
• Continually reviews publications (Army and Joint) to keep abreast of changing military doctrine and organizations, training methods, and advances in education and training technology; as well as doctrinal changes procedures, and policies, regulations, laws, etc., affecting Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Evaluates referred material for completeness, doctrinal and format accuracy, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Complete Collective Training Products necessary to develop, revise, and maintain asynchronous and synchronous training products.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated effective communication skills with senior levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with team members, customers, and support personnel.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Advanced skills/experience in instructional design practices and
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum seven (7) years of related experience, including developing training content.
• MUST possess vast Military knowledge and experience of the operational Army and Medical Force Structure and operations in order to provide the required competencies and services necessary to accomplish the specific tasks identified below in support of the Collective Training Division, DOTD, and higher mission requirements.
• Experience meeting with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items, and effectively execute in accordance with approved plans.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.