Joint Training Requirements Specialist (Regional)

Provides direct subject-matter expert (SME) support to assigned states/territories within one (or dual) of the five operational regions. Primary point of contact for JTS integration, senior-leader workshops, JTP development, tool training, MTA/TPA support, JELC participation, and OC/T duties. Ensures equitable, low-latency support aligned to regional DOMOPS threat profiles.

Responsibilities

• JTS Integration: Assist JFHQs with all four JTS phases per CJCSI 3500 series; serve as OC/T on 12–18 exercises/year as requested.
• Tool Training: Deliver training on DRRS, JTIMS, JLLIS, Joint Training Database of Record (classified & unclassified).
• Workshops: Prepare and conduct small-group senior-leadership workshops; support MTA and TPA development.
• JTP Process & Development: Prepare baseline/updated JTP processes; consolidate inputs; draft JTPs; interface with subordinates for synchronization.
• JELC Support: Support ~15 events/year; attend planning conferences (CDM/IPM/MPM/FPM); assist MSEL scripting; submit Trip Reports within 5 business days.
• Briefings, Roster & Metrics: Create/present briefings; maintain assigned portion of JFHQ contact roster and metrics product; contribute regional inputs to monthly status report.
• Travel: Execute authorized support visits; document Training Observations and share with training audience NLT 5 business days post-exercise.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain fully adjudicated SECRET prior to start).
• Demonstrated experience with the four phases of the Joint Training System.
• Experience instructing small-group workshops at the Senior Leadership level.
• Joint Training Plan development experience.
• Experience conducting training classes on DoD systems (DRRS, JTIMS, JLLIS).
• Knowledge of Mission Training Assessments (MTA) and Training Proficiency Assessments (TPA).
• Ability to perform OC/T duties and support JELC events.
• U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Preferred / Highly Desired (SME-Aligned):
  • Recently separated National Guard OCT or RMPO (or equivalent JFHQ-State / NGB joint training experience) - highest priority per NGB SME.
  • Deep DOMOPS experience (DSCA, state emergency management frameworks, regional threat profiles).
  • Prior service in NGB-J37, Joint Staff J7, CCMD J7, or JFHQ-State J37/Training billets.
  • Formal Joint Training System or Joint Exercise Life Cycle training.
• Education, Certifications & Training:
  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree preferred; significant relevant military/Guard experience may substitute. Master's desired for senior candidates.
  • Required post-award: Complete AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC Level I, CIAR/TARP, CUI, and Cyber Awareness within 30 days of start; maintain currency.
  • Preferred: DRRS/JTIMS formal user or instructor training; Joint Training Orientation or equivalent; adult learning / facilitation credentials.

Location & Schedule

Assigned to one (or dual) of five CONUS regions; telework/remote authorized with requirement to maintain proximity and responsiveness to assigned states/territories.

• Regions:
  • Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands
  • Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
  • Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
  • Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin
  • Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
• Regular CONUS travel for support visits, workshops, and exercises; occasional NGB coordination travel.
• Hours: ~0800–1630 M–F except Federal holidays / closures.