Operational Specialist II

Description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Operational Specialist II to support a program in Norfolk, VA.

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.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of joint training events in alignment with Joint and Service doctrine and combat service support requirements.
• Apply functional area expertise across fire support, information operations, maritime, air, amphibious, and space warfare operations to meet specific event objectives.
• Develop comprehensive rotational event timelines, track milestones, and maintain the integrity of event schedules from planning through execution.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with Observer/Trainers (OTs), operations personnel, and work cell augmentees.
• Plan, develop, and refine the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) in coordination with the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) to drive training objectives.
• Develop and present operational briefs, doctrinal reports, orders, map overlays, and graphical symbology to support communications and problem resolution.
• Develop After Action Report (AAR) products capturing observations, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Provide expert support for federated modeling and simulation environments, including JTLS, JLVC, JCATS, and JOPES, as well as emerging applications.
• Execute simulation special functions, such as repositioning units and adjusting unit strength or supplies, in support of exercise control requirements.

• Design and develop complex, interactive web-based and blended learning courseware applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles for military training environments.
• Administer Learning Management Systems (LMS) and provide Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) support, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

• Clearance:
  Must posses and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).

• Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years' experience; or
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years' experience; or
• No degree with at least 7 years war fighting operational experience.

• Experience in three (3) or more areas of Operational Specialist I; and
• Demonstrated success in two (2) or more of the following operational areas:
• At least 4 years' experience in joint training.
• Knowledge and experience with Joint and Service doctrine, combat, combat service, combat service support and equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with performing functional area training (fire support, information operations unit maneuver, maritime operations, air operations, amphibious operations, theater ballistic missile operations, space warfare and others required for a specific event).
• Experience and ability to develop rotational event timelines with required deliverables.
• Knowledge and experience in event After Action Report (AAR) products and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and develop relationship with Observer/Trainers (OT's), Operations and Work Cell Augmentees.
• Knowledge and ability to develop and present briefs for problem resolution.
• Knowledge and experience with communications and information systems training.
• Knowledge and experience of procedures for simulation system…