Training Specialist - TFF Operations and Strategy Educator

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an experienced and innovative Training Specialist I - Total Force Fitness (TFF) Operations and Strategy Educator to develop and refine comprehensive training programs for the implementation and management of the Total Force Fitness in holistic training and curriculum. This role will involve creating educational curricula covering a wide range of topics, from leadership principles including briefing, decision making, and assessments to physical and mental fitness, ensuring the integration of holistic training principles into daily activities, and providing technical support.

They will support outreach efforts across the DoW to assess best practices and share CHAMP's education team's work.

This position will be in support of the Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation (ARMORR) and the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) under the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Serves as a scientific resource and subject matter expert on Total Force Fitness for CHAMP and the DoW iews and translates literature/information/trends and translates into educational materials articles, videos, graphics, worksheets, curricula, etc.). Evaluates the significance of new directions and emerging trends to optimize performance in accordance with DoW missions and objectives. Utilize this research to develop new and update existing content on CHAMP's educational websites.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of innovative HPO training, both in-person and virtual. Incorporate evidence-based research and emerging trends in human performance, health, and cognitive science into training and curriculum design. Ensure training content is adaptive to diverse learning styles. Regularly review and update training materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Develops and delivers presentations, training, curricula and workshops to DoW stakeholders (Service Members, military family members, healthcare providers, performance professionals, military leadership, military graduate and undergraduate students, etc.) on Total Force Fitness content that is evidence-based and military specific. Presentations are in person, virtual, and/or recorded.
• Sustains relationships with DoW stakeholders (Service Members, health care and performance providers, military leaders, etc.) to inform the creation and dissemination of materials. Engages in outreach efforts to increase the DoW and professional communities' awareness of program's resources.
• Leads and facilitates human performance optimization on-site training efforts. Provides quality control feedback to clients and other staff members on training performance.
• Translates complex Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) governance, program management, and leadership education concepts into clear, effective, and engaging learning content for various audiences.
• Coordinates with team members to ensure a cohesive approach to content production.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

• Proven experience in training and curriculum development, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with program evaluation and sustainability planning.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting training in various environments (in-person, recorded, and virtual).
• Knowledge of Army strategy and operations, Army doctrine, Army's H2F program, FM 7-0, and Leader Training Brigade policy is preferred.
• Experience in military health and fitness programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees and management. Ability to work independently as well as partner effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and customer service skills, with a focus on relationship management and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to support several complex projects simultaneously…