Joint Fires Subject Matter Expert

JOB SUMMARY:

This position, located at Eielson AFB, Alaska, provides planning and training coordination for integration of JFIRES events into RF-A and other PACAF exercises at both Eielson AFB and Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER), Alaska. The SME will also recommend required forces via JNTC and estimated funding from Joint Training Coordination Program (JTCP) in order to enable training of JFIRES with forces not organic to the USAF (artillery, mortars, rockets, helicopter gunships).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for Joint Fires doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to include their incorporation into joint exercises.
• Coordinates directly with DoD, US Army Alaska, and non-government agencies as required to establish training objectives, scenario development, joint/coalition training events, air/ground transport, and joint fires integrations.
• Coordinates for and plans appropriate active-duty Command and Control capability for live fire training events.
• Coordinates the scheduling of range and training areas.
• Assists RF-A staff and 353CTS in coordinating the reception and billeting of non-flying units participating in RF-A and other PACAF exercises.
• Develop and publish training plans, assist development of Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Range Safety plans and enable forces to meet administrative requirements for training.
• Serves as the Exercise Control Group Point of Contact and interface between non-fixed wing units, White Forces and Blue Forces participants.
• Assists 353 CTS in development of Weapons Danger Zones for air to ground munitions, and with appropriate Army Range Control agencies for surface-to-surface fires in order to develop a safe, and executable live fire scenario.
• Consolidates lessons learned and assist the RF-A Lessons Learned/Assessments SME in writing the exercise after-action reports and assist the RF-A JNTC Liaison in capturing training, lessons and highlights for inclusion in the JNTC After-Action Report.
• Identify Joint Fires training capability shortfalls on the JPARC, analyzing, recommending, and supporting installation/operation of technical solutions for integration and effective/efficient operations of multi-Service training systems.
• Assists in supervising the performance of contractual responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with Amentum's Quality Control and Safety Programs
• Other duties as assigned by the Program manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning/employing Joint Fires.
• Graduate of MEL 4 (USN War College, Army or Air Command& Staff College).
• Former USAF/USN/USMC/USA Fires Planner or similar background.
• Extensive knowledge of Joint TTPs, JMET and UJTL
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups of people and at all levels of an organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of exercise design and conversant in Joint Fires, Air and Ground tactics, capabilities and equipment.
• Experience working with constructive simulation and LVC-IA systems.
• Experience supporting live fire range operations for both direct fire and air delivered munitions
• Experience planning/executing large Joint/Combined exercises.
• Experience in planning/executing large exercises.

Additional Requirements

• US Citizen // Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain is required
• Applicants must have a valid state driver's license
• Passport required
• Reside near or be willing to relocate to the vicinity of Fairbanks/Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Excellent communications skills and experience coordinating with senior US Military and Government personnel
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to timely implement new solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct presentations in front of senior level management and customers.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

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