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Akima, LLC
Joint Training Senior SOF Operations Planner
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A Training Consultant performs training needs assessments for organizations, then designs and facilitates training materials and programs. Training can include a wide variety of topics to meet an organization's needs.
$73,042 / year median in Florida
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Compass Point is looking for Senior SOF Operations Training Planner to work at Hurlburt Field, FL supporting a Joint Training Modeling and Simulation team focused on SOF Training and Readiness. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Support a team utilizing Modeling and Simulation technology to plan, build, and support exercises, wargaming, experimentation, and training events in synthetic environments for Special Operations Forces (SOF) simulations and simulators. This environment provides operational support to enable integrated SOF mission planning and rehearsal for real-world combat environments. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities Participates and coordinates with SOF elements throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle planning phases. Conducts SOF Training Support Center preparations for the adaptation and execution of battle staff training events, to include, but not limited to, the adaptation of full mission profile exercises for tactical units and the delivery of specialized M&S user training. Designs and produces training/exercise scenario injects and scripting based on the unit commanders' statements of intent using a variety of simulation software. Integrates training support data and synthetic environmental scene visualization databases into the virtual and constructive simulation system to ensure interoperability of training and exercise events. Ensures translation or mapping to the simulated training environment and architect virtual training scenarios to ensure accurate reflection of the commander's directive. Manages implementing testing methods, record test results, and provide recommendations to improve software or tools based on the results. Qualifications Must be a US Citizen with a DoD TS/SCI clearance OR the ability to be processed for a TS/SCI. Bachelor's degree required in a relevant area (military studies, business, education, instructional design, et.al.), or the combination of specialized training, education, and experience (including military service) equivalent to a degree and required years of experience may be acceptable Minimum ten years' military experience. Minimum ten years' experience in a relevant area (SOF operations, training program development, course development, etc.). Minimum of three years' experience as a staff officer within HQ USSOCOM, a Service HQ, or a 2-Star HQ. Knowledge in distributed interactive simulation (DIS) standards and implementation for conducting real-time platform-level wargaming. Expert in exercise planning and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle. High degree of understanding a staff officer role with HQ USSOCOM, a Service HQ, or a CCMD HQ (4-Star military HQ). Understanding and knowledge of the missions, core activities, roles, and functions of USSOCOM and its components and Sub-unified Commands. Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication. Has demonstrated experience with and relevant levels of training, education, experience, and SOF operations to support