Training and Exercise Specialist

Type: Full Time
Location: Falls Church VA
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Reports To: ARMADA HQ
Security Clearance Required: Secret

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.

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.