Training Specialist III

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Summary:

The Training Specialist III will support the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE).

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide input to the needs analysis process to identify the target audience, product development requirements.
• Coordinate with SMEs, capability, doctrine, and material developers to identify unit capabilities, functions, and responsibilities.
• Conduct individual task analysis to identify tasks, events, and training and education requirements, provide recommendations to a Collective Training Analysis (CTA), and assist with corrections/modifications to the CTA.
• Conduct training and education analysis Use the DOTMLPF framework Identify training requirements.
• Assist as a technical consultant in developing a Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) to acquire information for inclusion in the BOIP and BOIP input.
• Responsible for developing training strategies and concepts for material and non- material training products.
• Assist in developing training requirements documents, prepare draft Individual Training Plan (ITP), and courses affected by a proponent ITP.
• Develop the training strategy for current and or new materiel or non-materiel solutions to support institutional, operation, self-development, collective training, and training support requirements such as training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS).
• Assist in preparing Training Support Package (TSP) for customer user tests, pilot training events, and validate the TSP.
• Assist in designing draft scenarios, exercises, and drills to support customer user testing of medical and non-medical equipment and training devices.
• Assist in development and revision of STRAPs for simulation capability in training products and programs, integrating simulations and simulations technology into training products and programs.
• Assist Material Developer verify interoperability of educational/training products.
• Assist with validation of learning materials and the analysis of the findings and comments during Individual validation, small group, large group trials; Instructor and Key Personnel Training/New Equipment Training material and test validation; technical and user manual validations.
• Assist in development of training requirements and training resources for input to capability and other related requirements documents.
• Conduct front end analysis and training development requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert in planning, developing, and reviewing of collective training materials.
• Coordinate with TRADOC, FORSCOM, HQDA, and appropriate agencies to address and resolve training gaps or delta.
• Developing training materials which incorporate a full range of training strategies (i.e., discussion, gaming, tutorials, and simulation.)
• Participates as a team member on assigned projects and or programs and during the absence of other team members.
• Use a combination of knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of Army Medical subject matter to provide expertise for the development of complete, consolidated self-contained training products.
• Participates and assists in the analysis of alternatives (AoA) and cost-benefit analyses (C-BA) to assess and record alternative training implications.
• Identifies and develops collective task(s) in support of Standardized METL when required by doctrinal and TOE changes.
• Identified training needs based on training deficiency or introduction of new doctrine/new system/equipment or technology.
• Initiates collective front-end analysis (FEA) for current and emerging medical capabilities.
• Analyzes the training objectives required, references available, and previously developed materials, to determine the validity and appropriateness of the available material.
• Provides technical guidance in the analysis, implementation, and evaluation of education and training programs.
• Reviews medical career programs of instruction for compliance with the training strategy.
• Strategies developed by the incumbent provide the foundation to identify, develop, acquire, and manage resources for total medical unit training.
• Incumbent maintains close liaison between the collective training development community and the capability development community to ensure that potential Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) identified within the capability development process is integrated into the appropriate strategies.
• Completed work is staffed above branch level (i.e., department, directorate, review committee, command levels, other schools within Army (TRADOC), Joint and DoD Agencies).
• Incumbent analyzes and interprets administrative guidance from DA, FORSCOM, and TRADOC, to provide input into the development of the Collective Training products for Army medical training.
• Incumbent assists and provides input to institutional, operational, and self-development training domain strategies for new capabilities and updating existing capability strategies.
• Strategies developed interact with a number of Army systems including Capability Developments (CD); Training Development, Systems Training Plan (STRAP), Army Learning Policy and Systems and analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE); Digital Training Management System (DTMS), Army Training Network (ATN); and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). Produces modules for which the MEDCoE is proponent, using the Training Development Capability (TDC).
• Coordinates within the MEDCoE and outside agencies to gather information and gain familiarity with the unit and other pertinent or related information concerning organization, function, and structure of the unit(s).
• Maintains close and continuous contact with training departments to assist in applying Army Learning Policy and Systems and ADDIE guidance to individual and collective training material preparation.
• Provides subject matter expertise advice and assistance to capability developers, other training developers, and course writers when subject areas overlap.
• Serves as action officer on medical aspects of collective training products developed in conjunction with other TRADOC Service Schools.
• Provides review of collective training products produced by the MEDCoE and non- proponents to ensure sufficiency of doctrine.
• Ensures that practical skills, knowledge, and techniques of education and training are applied in the collective training production process and that the product meets requirements established by regulatory guidance IAW DA and TRADOC regulations.
• Incumbent plans, conducts and participates in the analysis phase of the ADDIE process that includes FEA, task inventory development, and critical task selection.
• Conducts collective task management IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-70 and TRADOC Pamphlet 350-701, current publications, and doctrinal references (i.e., AMRB, CBRNE, FCS, and TDA collective tasks).
• Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the development and maintenance of information pertinent to the decision-making process that culminates in the finished collective training program.
• Assist in preparing the STRAP or STRAP Waiver packets and all associated documents for staffing and or approval by the CoE Commanding General (CG) and posting the approved STRAP in the Central Army Registry (CAR).
• Ensure all project analysis documentation to include Quad Charts, POAMs, briefing slides, integrated product team briefings, and EXSUMs are uploaded to the CAR for each product/project.
• Monitor's receipt and processing of computer based technical information from the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and Combined Arms Center Training CAC-T.
• Incumbent performs writer/editor function for accomplishing assignments independently with work reviewed for conformance to guidelines.
• Incumbent performs review and research in connection with assignments to include background data from subject-matter experts and sources such as doctrine, tables of organization and equipment, Army regulations, TRADOC regulations/pamphlets, circulars, technical manuals, and local directives.
• Incumbent coordinates with subject-matter experts at the Army Training and Support Center (ATSC) to ensure collective training products communicate the intended training.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and training development tools.
• Knowledge of collective and individual task analysis, training strategies, and Army capability development processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in training development, instructional systems design, or military training environments.
• Must possess vast Military knowledge and experience of the operational Army and Medical Force Structure and operations in order to provide the required competencies and services necessary to accomplish the specific tasks identified within this job description in support of the Collective Training Division, DOTD, and higher mission requirements.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to pass an employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Training & Development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with medical training environments and Army medical doctrine is highly desirable.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.