Training & Exercises Specialist IV

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

About FusionICS, LLC

Fusion is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business specializing in missioncritical engineering and secure infrastructure solutions for federal and defense clients. We bring precision, integrity, and deep technical expertise to the nations most complex and sensitive programs.

Position Summary:

Fusion is seeking a Training & Exercises Specialist IV with an active TS/SCI to lead instructional design, workforce development, and exercise planning for a mission-focused federal readiness program. This role drives course improvement, training plan development, exercise design, and performance support initiatives that sustain readiness across a cleared operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analysis, design, development, review, revision, and maintenance of training materials, instructor guides, student materials, job aids, and evaluation tools.
• Develop recommendations for course improvement based on policy updates, operational changes, evaluation results, after-action reports, and identified performance gaps.
• Coordinate course schedules, instructor assignments, and distribution of finalized training timelines.
• Support qualification and recurring development of the workforce through structured instruction, on-the-job training, site visits, readings, assessments, and testing.
• Lead development of exercise support materials, including exercise plans, objectives, scorecards, controller guidance, and associated preparation products.
• Execute exercises by conducting pre-coordination activities, facilitating participant briefings, delivering injects, and supporting control and evaluation activities.
• Develop and deliver required tabletop exercises in accordance with established monthly production timelines.
• Prepare schedules, agendas, presentations, and handouts that support recurring training boards and governance meetings.
• Support annual validation of performance qualification guides and associated training requirements.
• Coordinate training itineraries for new workforce members and provide escort and mentoring support throughout required phases.
• Prepare and submit required exercise notifications and pre-exercise coordination documentation.
• Provide exercise controllers, evaluators, and role players with required preparatory materials and briefings.
• May perform additional mission-aligned duties as required to support program objectives.
  

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in education, instructional design, emergency management, organizational development, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in facilitation, exercise planning, instructional design, training development, or readiness program execution.
• Experience designing and delivering performance-based training in secure or operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design exercise scenarios, injects, evaluation materials, and after-action support products.
• Experience with data collection, training feedback analysis, and translating lessons learned into improved courseware.
• Strong writing, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading training programs for mission-essential or continuity-related roles.
• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and performance qualification frameworks.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Candidates must have an active TS to be considered.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SCI access and SAP eligibility/indoctrination as required for assigned duties.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed onsite in secure government facilities in the National Capital Region.
• Work schedules may include coverage between 0500 and 2000 Monday through Friday, with evening, weekend, and holiday support as mission requirements dictate.
• Short-notice travel within and outside the continental United States may be required based on operational needs.
• Employees must comply with installation access, badging, operational security, and classified material handling requirements at all times.
• May be called upon to instruct modules directly when primary instructors are unavailable.
• This position supports a high-visibility federal mission and is expected to remain fully compliant with customer security, access, and performance requirements.
• Applicants should be prepared to provide evidence of active clearance status and relevant experience supporting government or defense organizations.

Why Work for Fusion?

At Fusion, we believe exceptional work begins with exceptional people. Our teams bring together technical excellence, integrity, and a shared commitment to delivering missioncritical solutions that directly support national security. Here, your expertise has real impact. Youll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful programs, and be part of a supportive smallbusiness culture invested in your growth and success.

What We Offer

• Medical insurance with a generous employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• 15 days of vacation
• 5 days of sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• A missionfocused, supportive smallbusiness culture where your work makes a real impact

FusionICS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.