Regional Joint Training Requirements Specialist (JTRS)

Position Summary Provides direct 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. Primary Duties 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. Required Qualifications 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. 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 & Work Arrangement Assigned to one (or dual) of five CONUS regions; telework/remote authorized with requirement to maintain proximity and responsiveness to assigned states/territories. 1. Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands 2. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee 3. Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah 4. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin 5. 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.