DTT Sustainment Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Summary

Support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). Provide doctrinal workshops, over‑the‑shoulder training, and coaching to ARNG unit commanders and staff from battalion through division during individual and collective event support at unit‑designated training sites. Responsible for collective training, including participation in exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and assessment activities. Assist in the development of scenarios, script writing, tactical orders, and other supporting JELC products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a Logistics Estimate utilizing current Army planning calculators: OPLOG Planner, LEW, Quick Log, Platform, Casualty Estimate Tool, and others.
• Integrate current Army Sustainment STAMIS from the retail to wholesale level across all commodities from the Brigade Support Area to the Theater Sustainment echelons.
• Develop Concept of Sustainment and produce OPORD Paragraph 4 and Annex F (Sustainment) for training orders, including personnel support and medical support from point of injury to Level III/IV care, to create a sustainment common operational picture.
• Replicate the functions of higher HQs within the Sustainment WFF for Battalion through Division training audiences (Sustainment WGs and HICOM products).
• Ensure collective and individual training focuses on leadership, sustainment, enablers, diagnostics, and troubleshooting within a live GCSS‑Army environment.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in military Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC‑G) training methods, simulations, stimulations, and other mission command training enablers.
• Act as advisor, trainer, and SME for Theater and Below Units during planning through execution, including After Action Review (AAR) of MTC collective training events.
• Plan, coordinate, prepare, and conduct FTXs, CPXs, STAFFEXs, LOGEXs, Digital COMMEXs, MDMP academic workshops, Command Post (CP) proficiency training, and other supporting events.
• Develop doctrinally current training materials such as higher‑command operations orders, reports, briefings, and requested workshops.
• Coach, teach, and train units over the shoulder during exercises to assist commanders in achieving training objectives.
• Provide on‑site feedback to unit commanders and staff through informal discussions.
• Prepare or contribute to the Final Exercise Report (FER) addressing planning, preparation, and execution of each fully executed DTT event.
• Assist in designing scenario‑based exercises to support unit commanders’ training objectives.
• Develop theater‑specific scripting of Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) or simulation control injects integrated with training exercises and constructive staff training in a Live‑Virtual‑Constructive environment.
• Conduct in‑depth research on evolving doctrine, theater‑specific operations, lessons learned, and newly developed TTPs for MSEL or simulation control inject development.
• Determine appropriate exercise inject methods and entry points from HICON.
• Synchronize MCTSP training capability assets leading up to and during collective events.
• Ensure adherence to company and site policies, practices, and procedures.
• Safeguard and maintain company and Government‑furnished equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Coordinate required safety information with government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Government and contract guidelines, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Report directly to the DTT Lead and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS required; MA/MS preferred.
• Previous senior Army or ARNG leadership experience with a training management background; Combat Training Center (CTC) experience preferred.
• Primary staff experience in the WFF at Battalion level or higher.
• At least six (6) years of combined staff experience within the WFF, or eight (8) years of specialized MCTSP experience in this duty position.
• Recent experience working within the Army National Guard training support system or a similar system.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working within WFF area Army Command and Control Information Systems.
• Proficiency in current Army Sustainment (Logistics, Personnel, Health and Human Services) doctrine and processes; ability to identify new and emerging Army and Joint Sustainment doctrine.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship generally required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Previous Battalion or higher commander preferred.
• Completion of the Command and General Staff College or equivalent level military schooling preferred.

Work Schedule

Full‑time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

Travel

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

Driving Requirements

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

Work Environment

Work is performed in remote and onsite environments, including occasional outdoor settings, with exposure to natural conditions at different U.S. locations.

Physical Demands

Position consists of sitting for short periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting, and carrying boxes, pouches and bags weighing up to 20 lb. Frequently uses hands/fingers for handling and working with small objects.

Pay

Salary: $55,868.80 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation & Paid Personal Time
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Leave of Absence