The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Joint Training Program Manager (Working Title: Joint Training Specialist) position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!
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Position: J731 & J735 Joint Training Program Manager NH-0301-03, non-supervisory
Location: DoD/Dept of Air Force/SPJ7, Colorado Springs, CO
Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by 1 Nov 2024
PCS Entitlements: May be offered.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No
Telework: Eligible for Regular and Recurring Telework
Description of Position: Conduct training development and training management duties in support of USSPACECOM’s force development responsibilities.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and executes extensive aspects of Command training activities.
- Establishes learning systems program goals and objectives, which includes course design and development strategies, delivery processes, technology enabled learning enhancements, and processes.
- Conduct coordination with Directorate (J-Dir) SMEs and training/education personnel to determine training and professional development requirements within each Directorate.
- Works independently on Command-level training projects and follows a project through from development to execution to sustainment.
- Supports all USSPACECOM and J7 activity by advising Command and Directorate leaders on training policy, procedures, programs, and methods.
Key Skills & Abilities:
- Mastery knowledge of joint training principles, concepts, directives, practices, analytical methods and techniques, and seasoned instructional system design background.
- Skilled in evaluating issues and then gathering and analyzing data to develop alternatives and formulate solutions to problems.
- Communicate effectively (verbal & written) with internal staff and external agencies (to include academic institutions) in the planning, coordination, and execution of the directorate's training mission.
- Skilled in the use of standard research tools and office production and management software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and other research tools, and the Internet).
- Independently develop strategic training policy and doctrine.
- Justify, defend, present, and advise on budgetary and/or acquisition processes and actions.
- Manage several projects simultaneously, develop and maintain milestones, effectively communicate with leadership and stakeholders, use effective time management, and lead peers as required.
- Lead the identification, development, and provision of relevant training/education short falls, corresponding deliverables, and development of key leader engagements to connect USSPACECOM with a diverse community of academic institutions. Sustain and grow the network of member military and civilian education institutions. Coordinate for USSPACECOM personnel professional development and collaborative opportunities with these member institutions.
- Speak to USSPACECOM leaders to further develop engagement activities with academia. Knowledge of space and missile defense capability integration into Joint space operations facilitating the identification and analysis of training gaps through exercise evaluation.
Qualification Requirements:
- Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing (as described in Position Duties/Responsibilities above).
- Education Requirements – N/A
- Certifications – N/A
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Occasional travel away from the regular duty location will be required.
- May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to employees. Below is a brief overview:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).
- Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
- Federal Employee Retirement System
- Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contribution’s dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit www.tsp.gov for more info
