Training Specialist III (Air Defense)

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Training Specialist III to support a program in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

The Training Specialist supports the design, planning, preparation, execution, and recovery of training events for exercises up to and including Combined Joint Task Force level; provides subject matter expertise for the Command and Control, maneuver, Fires, Protection and Sustainment Warfighter functions. The Training Specialist also prepares exercise scenarios, war plans, and orders to support exercises; tests and evaluates computer simulation databases to ensure military operations are accurately displayed; develop assessments input for exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and after-action review of company through COCOM-level exercises; design, develop, rehearse, and execute academics; and develop and execute AAR products and take-away packages.

How Role will make an impact:

• Develops, coordinate, synchronizes, and delivers scenarios products to include scenairo concept, war plans, orders and master scenario event list products to stimulate training.
• Develop and execute assessment plan to support exercise training objectives
• Researches, analyzes, implements and develops specialized training materials to enhance military exercises.
• Train U.S. and multinational military personnel on specialized areas.
• Train exercise support personnel how to emulate specialized areas.
• As required, be prepared to role play U.S. Army, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and/or multinational individuals.
• Analyzes and operates simulation and mission command systems.
• Develops and presents after action materials.
• Provide input to exercise design and technical planning products.
• Support set-up, transition, and break down for all training and training support activities pertaining to this task order.
• Participate in individual training, seminars, conferences, exercise/experiment planning events, site surveys, and exercise and training events and supports the planning and preparation processes and product development as needed.

What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret w/SCI
• Education: Master's degree in a related field and 3 years related experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years related experience; OR 10 years of related experience. 
• Graduate of CGSC or ILE (MEL 4) or equivalent military schooling 
• Outstanding work ethic and personal integrity.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document and update processes.
• Ability to perform tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders.
• Possess a very high degree of attention to detail.
• Capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 4 weeks.
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the USAREUR-AF Theater in Europe and Africa. 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Battalion or higher command assignment, or equivalent service command or FA57 assignment.
• 10 years of active duty experience in Air Defense
• Experience executing Mission Command training at battalion level or higher.
• Knowledge of planning and executing large training events and how to use the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to support customer training requirements.
• Knowledgeable on U.S. Army, Joint and NATO Doctrine.
• Ability to write Battalion and higher Operations Orders IAW Army, Joint or NATO doctrine.
• Knowledgeable in Observer Controller/Trainer functions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of and experience with Army constructive models and simulations.
• Experience controlling medium to large unit training events and operations for MTC or similar organizations.
• Knowledge of virtual training simulators, constructive simulations, and Army Games for Training.
• Familiarity with Army Mission Command Systems/Platforms.