TMD - Military Specialist II (Training Specialist)

About the role

The Texas Military Department (TMD) seeks a professional to support the Texas State Guard (TXSG) by providing oversight, coordination, administration, and continuity for organizational training programs and operations. The incumbent will develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate current and projected TXSG training programs, including Mission Ready Packages, Mobile Training Teams, Professional Military Education, individual and collective training, and other assigned programs. This position maintains continuity between full-time staff and M-Day TXSG training leadership, interacts with organizational leadership and external partners, and independently plans and carries out program requirements. The role focuses on training program management and oversight rather than conducting all assigned training personally.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans, programs, policies, and procedures for the management and administration of current and projected TXSG training programs.
• Provides oversight and coordination for TXSG Mission Ready Packages, Mobile Training Teams, Professional Military Education, individual training, collective training, and other assigned training initiatives.
• Coordinates with the M-Day TXSG Training Officer and other designated training personnel to maintain continuity, synchronization, and accountability across all TXSG training programs and operations.
• Serves as the primary full-time staff coordinator for assigned training programs, requirements, schedules, resources, and reporting.
• Develops draft policies, concepts, standard operating procedures, orders, and implementation guidance to support effective and efficient training operations.
• Reviews existing training policies, procedures, systems, and processes and recommends changes to improve efficiency, standardization, readiness, and organizational performance.
• Monitors the development, execution, and completion of training requirements without necessarily serving as the primary instructor or personally conducting each.

Requirements

• Military membership is required for this position.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department's Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs