1364 - Senior Training SME - Information Operations/Information Warfare

Sigma Defense is seeking a senior Information Operations/Information Warfare subject matter expert (SME) to provide support to Tactical Training Group, Atlantic (TTGL) in Virginia Beach, VA as a Senior Training SME. The individual in this role will help develop recommendations for integration of planning tools, shipboard systems, and technology to support team training for C4I, and operational issues relevant to assigned warfare areas. As a SME, you will provide insight gained over years of experience operating at senior levels. You will coordinate with Numbered Fleet Commanders (NFC), TYCOMS, and other training commands on matters relating to warfare area training.

The ideal candidate is a TS/SCI cleared individual with IO/IW/EMW expertise and at least 3 years' experience at the senior trainer/evaluator level on Strike Group (SG) or NFC staff. He/she should also possess JSAF experience as an operator (at least 2 years). In addition, the possession of an Information Warfare Designator (INTEL, Information Professional, Cryptology) is highly desired.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience at the senior trainer/evaluator level on a SG or NFC staff or equivalent DoD staff involving command and staff level planning
• 2 years of experience as a JSAF operator.
• Experience with Counter Targeting (CTTG), Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD), Integrated Fires, Military Deception (MILDEC), and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT).
• Experience with and knowledge of major combat mission areas (IAMD, SUW, ASW, STW, etc.).
• Knowledge of, and familiarization with Cyber warfare principles, doctrine, and TTPs
• Information Warfare Designator experience (e.g., INTEL, Info Professional, Cryptology) is highly desired.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the following:
• Subject matter expert for respective task requirements (e.g., Academics, Warfare Area(s), Program or Policy support).
• Training Manager
• Developing training curriculums.
• Conducting fleet/joint training assessments to identify gaps, training needs, and solutions.
• Delivering training in person or online.
• Developing and modifying training event or exercise scenarios.
• Managing training projects.
• Team and or project leader.
• Designing custom training to meet training objectives.
• Public speaker and presentation skills.
• Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level.
• Handling multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance or higher. A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.
• A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree is two additional years of Resource Band experience.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Support Tasks:

(a) Develop recommendations for integration of planning tools, shipboard systems, and technology to support team training for C4I, and operational issues relevant to assigned warfare area.

(b) Support execution of warfare exercises and provide white cell control functions during synthetic exercise events.

(c) Coordinate with NFCs, TYCOMs and other training commands (CSG4, TTGP, EWTGL) on matters relating to assigned area of warfare training in order to develop synthetic training scenarios, academic curricula and individual training syllabi in support of Fleet training objectives.

(d) Assist in the development of synthetic exercise scenarios, to include war-game design and build, as well as producing supporting documents to include manning documents, messages and orders, including, but not limited to, OPORDs, exercise directives, MSEL, and exercise game books.

(e) Review warfare doctrine, TTP and best