Joint Training, Education, and Readiness Analyst

The Joint Training, Education, and Readiness Analyst will support SOCPAC's SOJ72 division for joint training, education (Joint and Service), and readiness requirement per USSOCOM, INDOPACOM and Service training and education requirements.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide manpower and personnel management support to the SOJ72 by performing tasks such as:

• Provide a wide-ranging course agenda in support of SOCPAC's operational readiness requirements.
• Knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS), budget and funding required for formal and professional development courses.
• Understand methods of instruction, developing, managing, and coordinating formal and informal courses, and knowledge of the joint educational aspects of the SOF community. This will include coordination events with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), APCSS, DoD Regional Centers, both local and abroad.
• Enhance the command's capability to train and prepare for a broad spectrum of threats from real and/or simulated adversaries.
• Provide advice, input, and support to the SOJ72 Division Chief during set-up, preparation, execution, and completion of all joint training, education, readiness, and exercise events. May be required to conduct planning sessions at Camp H.M. Smith, HI, and off-sites where learning resource centers are available.
• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates training and education venues that involve the design, development, and tracking of training, educational tools, and communications materials. This will include supporting bi-lateral and multi-lateral academic events for joint exercises.
• Formulates, oversees, and evaluates the overall joint training programs for the command. Develops yearly training plans (i.e. Common Military Training) and prepares/staffs command memorandum for each event. Coordinates speakers, reserves venue, and creates/tracks personnel receiving training. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of SOCPAC, USINDOPACOM, and major commands/higher headquarters.
• Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determines and formulates needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Reviews training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Assists with SOCOM biennial Health of SOF report, Education and Training TMS/TMT taskers, and inspector general (IG) SOJ7 inspectable items.
• Evaluate training policies, procedures, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, quality of instruction, adequacy and utilization of training aids and devices, facilities, and equipment. Schedules and ensures the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects (e.g., advanced security cooperation, professional development courses, joint information operations training, foreign language training, etc.).
• Oversees the SOF Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) program as the unit Command Language Program Manager/Coordinator (CLPM). Approve language training (via SOFTS), request resources, and available to attend the annual professional development with USSOCOM SOF Language Office (Advanced Competencies for CLPM course).
• Prepares and submits annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars. Procures or directs the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material. Maintains liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites. May initiate, coordinate, or maintain usage agreements for local/private training areas.
• Prepares and provides guidance on training eligibility requirements. Maintains familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local and international programs. This includes coordination of course requirements for the USINDOPACOM Augmentation Team (PAT) / military liaison element (MLE) members, creation of training roster, and assistance in facilitating local conference seminar.
• Develops and maintains system of record for all unit training requirements. Provides accountability rosters for and assists in facilitating unit indoctrination programs and training forums, as needed. Reports training to program managers, SOJ7 staff for lessons learned and joint training inputs, Chief of Staff, and higher headquarters.
• Participate, normally, in temporary duties that will benefit the command and it's Training, Education, Readiness, and Exercises program. Will participate in conferences, meetings, and attend courses that will further increase the ability of SOCPAC to provide an enhanced program.
• System Requirements. To ensure SOCPAC required training is readily accessible and accomplished, shall develop relationships to gain access and manage training via interagency and portal systems within the area of interest. Service specific and joint training/learning management systems (LMS) accesses are required (ATRRS, CANTRAC/ENTR, ETCA, JKO, etc.). Defense Travel System access also required to review and assist with documentation validation for temporary duty events.
• Evaluate deployment readiness requirements and processes through research of service specific policies and procedures, as well as area of responsibility and higher headquarters requirements, annually or as needed. Prepares and provides guidance on readiness requirements.
• Schedules, coordinates, and executes the deployment processing line, through the Preparation for Overseas Movement (POM) events, prior to main body deployments or as needed to ensure unit mission capabilities are current. This will include identifying station representation, venue reservation, ensuring system requirements are provided, creating/staffing/distro of command event memo, and reporting outcome of readiness.
• Validates and reports readiness to section senior leaders and directors, and up to the Chief of Staff, at least monthly, or as directed.
• Coordinates with the command technology office (CTO) for readiness system and display assistance, as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience performing and executing formal and informal readiness, training, and education courses, for both individual and collective events (i.e. newly assigned indoctrination, Common Military Training (CMT) events, etc.) and developing education pieces that supports the SOF community.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate joint training and education matters pertaining to deployment readiness, (i.e. readiness tracking and reporting, and Preparation for Overseas Movement (POM) events).
• Experience providing technical guidance and direction concerning methods, procedures, and techniques of instruction.
• Ability to gain access to multiple government agency portal systems to create, manage, and run reports as required i.e. SharePoint, Excel, Power VI, SOF Ready and Defence Ready.
• DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Required certification through USSOCOM SOF Language Office (one-week Basic CLPM course).

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$110,900 - $184,800 USD

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