Emergency Management Exercise Practitioner Design & Control Lead I

Military Installation Exercise Program

Summary:

The Applied Training Solutions' Exercise Support Teams (ESTs) analyze, coordinate, plan, develop, and deliver exercise and training programs according to the standards of the DoD Joint Training System (JTS) and the DHS Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP). All projects are evaluated internally for post completion quality assurance to ensure ATS is meeting client expectations. This position requires mastery level knowledge and skills in exercise design and control in order to meet and sustain the mission of ATS' client base. This position leads the design, planning, execution, and after-action-review of exercises.

Job Duties:

• Lead analysis of Muli-Year Training and Exercise Programs, Threat and Hazard Assessments, Capability Matrixes, and corrective action plans to inform the concept and objectives of Full-Scale Exercises.
• Lead the establishment of the Program Objectives and Milestones
• Lead design, development, set-up, and execute exercise operations
• Lead the establishment of Simulation Control Cell (SIMCON) and Low Control Cells (LOCON) to include the set-up of workstations, communications, printers, Network Area Storage (NAS) device, networks, and internet connectivity
• Lead various exercise planning meetings and/or working groups in accordance with client requests and contract requirements in support of the Exercise Design and Control Lead
• Lead the development of products essential for simulation, design, control, and execution of exercises including but not limited to National Level Exercises (CAPSTONE/Ardent Sentry/Vibrant Response/Vigilant Shield), Special Focus Events (State), Vigilant Guard, CBRN Enterprise Exercises (CRE), All Hazard Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA), Defense Coordinating Officer/Element (DCO/E Certification Exercises (CERTEX), Terrorism Prevention and Regional Support Exercise Programs, National Special Security Event preparatory exercises, and Installation Emergency Management exercises
• Lead the development of design and control products for all types of exercises (e.g., workshops, seminars, tabletops, functional/CPX, full scale/FTX) across all mission areas (planning, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery)
• Lead an event planning team in the design of Table Top and Full Scale Exercises
• Lead the construction of MSEL injects and consolidate to form a complete MSEL in the design of an exercise
• Lead the control of an exercise through the flexible management of a MSEL
• Lead the development of training support packages (TSPs) that may include briefings, training schedules, training outlines, and practical exercises
• Lead the development of exercise products for clients including those occurring at various levels of defense and government agencies in accordance with national preparedness/defense related doctrine (DoD JTS & HSEEP); products to include but not limited to exercise scenarios, ground truth statements, MSELs, EEGs, SITMANs, ExPLANs, CE/OCT Manuals, read-ahead materials, and all other required exercise planning/conduct documentation
• Lead the development of products for clients' exercise planning briefings and exercise delivery at all level of leadership/stakeholders
• Lead SIMCON and LOCON operations related to exercise design and control during exercises of all types in accordance with the Exercise Design and Control Lead
• Lead the training of simulation operators on the mission orders process
• Lead the development of communications and coordination materials for distribution by the client
• Lead the training of simulation operators on completing reports and other documentation, as necessary
• Lead the development of plans for communications across a large diverse team of professionals
• Lead the development of various reports, memorandum, and administrative requirements as needed
• Lead the communication of exercise design and control issues affecting simulation with Modeling and Simulation team
• Manage the full range of ED&C development/execution and all assigned personnel
• Lead the improvement planning processes and tracking corrective action program(s) status in accordance with the client's expectations and contract requirements
• Perform other duties as appointed or assigned

• Lead exercise and event planning meetings for supported training events and other events, as required
• Lead the training of simulation operators in how to role play leadership positions in simulated units and interact with the higher headquarters
• Other duties as assigned assisting with education, training, analysis, or ATS corporate projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• Working knowledge of proprietary digital exercise support tools
• Working knowledge of proprietary constructive simulation support tools within the first 120 days of employment, dependent upon contract schedule
• DHS FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-75, IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, IS-800.b, IS-120.a, IS-130, IS-201, IS-230.d, IS-405, IS-701.a, IS-702.a, IS-703.a, ICS-300, ICS 400, DSCA Phase I
• Mastery-level knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Prior military service, with mastery-level knowledge of military operations and training at the military installation level, ability to understand and write Military Operations Orders, ability to use the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and/or Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP), and the ability to train and evaluate individuals
• Mastery-level knowledge of National Guard CS and DOD DSCA capabilities and operations, to include those of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE)
• Prior Civil Support (CS)/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) experience
• HSEEP trained and demonstrate the ability to design a Full Scale Exercise
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the management and design of all types of exercises for a variety of clients (Military Installations, DHS/FEMA/NED and other Federal Agencies; FEMA Regions, States, Territories, Tribal Nations and other local government entities; private sector, volunteer, faith-based and other NGOs)
• Experience working with FEMA, as well as State and local Emergency Management Agencies
• Ability to use and train others on the use of MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Must be a US citizen with a Secret or higher security clearance
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations to large audiences, ranging from new employees to senior leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Must be willing to travel outside of duty Location 10-15 times/year varying in length from three (3) days to two (2) weeks (approximately 50% of the year)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• MEP certified

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio), TX
Relocation Assistance: No
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel Required: Yes, 50%

Working Environment:

The usual daily work conditions will be in an office environment located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The job requires occasional lifting of computer and other equipment, generally not in excess of 30 lbs., usually in connection with equipment transport to off-site locations for exercise events. Additional physical requirements include: standing for periods of time exceeding one hour, crawl under or over office furniture, and sit for periods of time exceeding two hours. The exercise support staff typically travels with a high degree of frequency which is determined by the need of the company to fulfill contract requirements. Travel to training exercise locations regularly includes CONUS and its territories, as well as OCONUS military installations. Exercise duty may include extended work periods beyond 12 hours; air travel in excess of 18 hours on a single aircraft; outdoor working conditions; and driving for extended periods to work sites.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading simulations company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.