SOF Exercise Designer IV

Job Description

Job Description

Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a SOF Exercise Designer IV to provide subject matter expertise and joint exercise support which delivers relevant SOF-Specific Joint Collective training, exercise, and experimentation support to the USSOCOM enterprise and partners to improve joint and combined operational readiness to meet Global Combatant and Joint Force Commander (GCC) (JFC) requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct exercise design, JELC planning, scenario scripting, and key staff role playing.

• Utilize the ADDIE model in executing the Joint Training System / Join Training Tool to determine exercise and training requirements, design and develop appropriate training materials and scripting for in-person and online delivery, deliver in-person and online training using adult training principles, observe and evaluate training effectiveness and efficiency.

• Support the JECG to include managing the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) and flow of injects enabling the achievement of all training and exercise objectives.
• Conduct training audience / Exercise Director and internal training team assessments to examine the quality of instruction/training, quality of overall exercise design and execution, and quality of the training and exercise events to determine improvements to the overall training and exercise model.

• Maintain functional currency and relevancy and awareness of SOF and Joint Enterprise training requirements through constant research of past and current operations, Presidential Policy Directives, DoD Instructions, Manuals, Guides, and Directives; Joint Exercise Instructions, Manuals, Guides, Directives, and Courses; campaign plans, contingency plans, CONPLAN, OPLAN, EXORD, Joint, Service, and SOF doctrine, Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) products, professional journals and publications.

• Maintain functional and cooperative relationships with operational and strategic level planners and leaders in the USSOCOM HQs, CCMD’s, TSOC’s, the Joint Staff, and JSOC, to facilitate a synchronized effort in exercise design and execution across the community of interest.
• Provides observations for the PER that identifies DOTmLPF-P shortfalls and gaps.
• Participate in working groups directed by commands’ leadership; document key points/discussions relevant to joint training and maintain reports on designated portals.

• Provide exercise support to coordinate and synchronize tactical and operational SOF, AMEMB, IA, Country Team, CCMD Survey Assessment Teams (ASAT) and HN exercise activities to support CCMD’s counter-terrorism exercise programs.

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Ability to work in remote and rural environments.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 21-49% / Regular Travel.
• This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.

Quattro Consulting, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Quattro Consulting, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Quattro Consulting is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Quattro Consulting will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

Quattro Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Quattro Consulting's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF //OR// prior SOF E9+, CW4+ with 10 years experience in joint exercise design.

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Minimum of 6 years of recent experience serving in a command, senior enlisted advisor, or primary staff billet in a SOF (USSOCOM/TSOC), Service, Joint Staff, OSD, or 3-4 Star level Service/CCMD HQs.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in exercise and scenario design and management.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting joint and coalition operations and training.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing operational products to support CCMD and TSOC SOF/CT exercises.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience researching and integrating current intelligence and operations to develop complex scenarios, studies, and analysis related to SOF core activities for all geographic areas.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.

• Must possess excellent presentation, communication and organization skills with proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Valid driver’s license (proof of which will be required after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain company liability insurance through a clean driving record.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: -id/about-real-id and at - screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Quattro will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Service or Joint Senior Professional Military Education or Enlisted equivalent.

Benefits

Quattro Consulting offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply