Operational Specialist II

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Operational Specialist II to support a program in Norfolk VA.

For nearly 50 years CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sectors most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices CSA deploys experienced teams innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Role will make an impact:

Joint Training Support and Planning

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of joint training events in alignment with Joint and Service doctrine and combat service support requirements.
• Apply functional area expertise across fire support information operations maritime air amphibious and space warfare operations to meet specific event objectives.
• Develop comprehensive rotational event timelines track milestones and maintain the integrity of event schedules from planning through execution.

Exercise Control and Coordination

• Establish and maintain working relationships with Observer/Trainers (OTs) operations personnel and work cell augmentees.
• Plan develop and refine the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) in coordination with the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) to drive training objectives.
• Develop and present operational briefs doctrinal reports orders map overlays and graphical symbology to support communications and problem resolution.
• Develop After Action Report (AAR) products capturing observations lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Simulation Systems Support

• Provide expert support for federated modeling and simulation environments including JTLS JLVC JCATS and JOPES as well as emerging applications.
• Execute simulation special functions such as repositioning units and adjusting unit strength or supplies in support of exercise control requirements.

Instructional Design and Learning Technology

• Design and develop complex interactive web-based and blended learning courseware applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles for military training environments.
• Administer Learning Management Systems (LMS) and provide Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) support ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

How to join our award winning team:

• Clearance: Must posses and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).

Education:

• Associates degree with a minimum of 6 years experience; or
• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years experience; or
• No degree with at least 7 years warfighting operational experience.

Experience:

• Experience in three (3) or more areas of Operational Specialist I; and
• Demonstrated success in two (2) or more of the following operational areas:
• At least 4 years experience in joint training.
• Knowledge and experience with Joint and Service doctrine combat combat service combat service support and equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with performing functional area training (fire support information operations unit maneuver maritime operations air operations amphibious operations theater ballistic missile operations space warfare and others required for a specific event).
• Experience and ability to develop rotational event timelines with required deliverables.
• Knowledge and experience in event After Action Report (AAR) products and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and develop relationship with Observer/Trainers (OTs) Operations and Work Cell Augmentees.
• Knowledge and ability to develop and present briefs for problem resolution.
• Knowledge and experience with communications and information systems training.
• Knowledge and experience of procedures for simulation system response cell augmentees (e.g. role playing data entry and game entity control by role players handling of computer generated data. access rules in simulation centers).
• Knowledge of relationships between the response cell and the training audience.
• Knowledge of the procedures necessary for using confederated models and for managing the confederation JTLS JLVC JCATS JOPES and emerging applications.
• Knowledge and ability to handle special functions and procedures such as moving a unit from one location to another instantly effecting an arbitrary increase or decrease of unit strength or supplies or reinstating or removing a unit from the simulation.
• Knowledge of functions of the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) group and their impact on the response cell.
• Experience in developing and presenting doctrinal reports messages orders map overlays and graphical symbology for communications.
• Experience in Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) planning and development.
• Ability to incorporate joint training special event functions and roles such as medical legal and public.
• Knowledge and experience with communications and information systems training.
• Experience in military and national level intelligence gathering techniques and analysis. Training and operational experience as a military intelligence officer/non-commissioned officer strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Joint Doctrine.
• Experience designing and developing interactive web-based learning and blended learning courses.
• Experience with eLearning and curriculum and courseware authoring for web-based training and education development.
• At least 3 years experience as an Instructional Systems Designer in developing complex level interactive courseware.
• At least 3 years experience with eLearning practices and technology strategies in a military training environment.
• At least 3 years experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• At least 3 years experience with Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL).

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards mice and other input devices
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust
• Stand walk bend or reach; Access equipment located in data centers offices or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).