Air Operations Center (AOC) Strategy Trainer

Type: Full Time

Location: Sumter, SC

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Air Operations Center (AOC) Strategy Trainer works in coordination with the 609th ASUS Chief of Training to assess training program requirements for positions within the Combat Operations, Combat Plans, Strategy, and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) divisions in support of operations and exercises at 9AF AFCENTAOC.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer provides assistance to improve, edit, and author training material required to support the AOC Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and Mission Qualification Training (MQT) conducted by 9AF AFCENT.
• Review current and future training and exercise plans, Air Force instructions, and joint publications with the purpose of making recommendations on improving them as well as incorporating them into unit training programs.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer provides system performance assessments in support of positional verification and validation processes for new AOC systems and upgrades.
• Provide feedback on AOC processes and functions in the operations, plans, strategy, and ISR divisions when requested by AOC leadership.
• Provide support to 9AF AFCENT directed exercises held at 609 ASUS. This support includes the following responsibilities:
  • AOC refresher training
  • Subject matter expertise to 9AF AFCENT specific Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Assistance with scenario development,
  • Provide feedback to seat position performance during the exercises.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer provides trainer support for the In-Unit Initial Qualification Training (IUIQT) and MQT programs at the 609th AOC. These training classes are designed to support AOC personnel achieving combat mission ready certification. This includes both permanently assigned personnel, National Guard and Reserve personnel supporting the 9AF AFCENT AOC, and Airmen deploying for operational assignment at the AOC. There will be approximately ten MQT classes per year, two of which will be geared towards National Guard (NGB) members that are already Combat Mission Ready (CMR). All contractors will be certified to train a minimum of one AOC CMR position. In addition, there will be up to twelve IUIQT classes scheduled to support personnel unable to attend formal IQT training at Hurlburt Field. These classes will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer works in coordination with the 609th ASUS Chief of Training to schedule approximately 350 students annually to attend MQT conducted at Shaw AFB.
• Assist with ensuring system readiness for 609 ASUS weapons suite for expanded operations and 9AF AFCENT directed exercises by providing system testing support to help ensure a fully mission capable weapon suite. In addition, provide subject matter expertise to support 609 ASUS's portions to the 9AF AFCENT plan for reach back operations.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer serves as SCIF Assistant Manager / Contractor Special Security Representative (CSSR) for 609 ASUS.
• The AOC Strategy Trainer manages the daily operations and scheduling of the SCIF and its equipment/services, ensuring compliance with DoDM 5105.21 and IC 700 series, and local security publications, using Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or other system of record to manage facility access and validate clearances of assigned and visiting personnel.
• Assist with developing and administering a robust Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, indoctrination, and network account paperwork for assigned SCIF personnel, and opening/closing the facility during normal work hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of one year's experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of military logistics operations, regulations, and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Minimum Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma
• Rated officer with minimum of eight years' experience in U.S. Air Force, Navy, or Marines.
• Minimum of one year's experience in AOC strategy division or graduate of intermediate or senior level service school or graduate of Joint Air Operations Planning Course.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com .

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.