Collective Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Pingwind
Fort Belvoir +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with military intelligence training experience comfortable with cross-functional coordination.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with military intelligence training experience and a background in multiple intelligence disciplines
    — “Experience supporting one or more intelligence disciplines, including GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, All-Source Intelligence, or Counterintelligence.”
  • Individuals with a proven track record in executing and assessing collective training exercises
    — “Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing collective training exercises within military organizations.”
  • Professionals who can manage logistics and coordinate with multiple stakeholders for training events
    — “Manage logistical requirements for training events, including transportation, lodging, scheduling, and participant support.”

Things to consider

  • Up to 30% travel is expected, which may require flexibility and frequent relocation
    — “Up to 30% travel may be required to support subordinate unit training missions at various locations throughout the United States and OCONUS.”
  • This role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, which may be a barrier for some candidates
    — “Clearance:TS/SCI Eligibility Required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing training scenarios and assessment methodologies in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience developing exercise scenarios, training objectives, evaluation criteria, and after-action reviews.”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and integrate diverse intelligence functions
    — “Facilitate the integration of GEOINT, All-Source Intelligence, SIGINT, HUMINT, Counterintelligence, and other intelligence functions into collective training events.”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of Army training doctrine and readiness reporting requirements during interviews
    — “Working knowledge of Army training doctrine, training management processes, and readiness reporting requirements.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • training effectiveness
  • intelligence readiness
  • training coordination
Typical background
military intelligencetraining and developmentlogistics

Skills & requirements

Required

Collective TrainingMilitary IntelligenceTraining ProgramsTraining ResourcesLogisticsTraining AssessmentAfter-action Reviews

Preferred

GeointSigintHumintCounterintelligence

Stack & domain

Geospatial Intelligence (geoint)All-source IntelligenceSignals Intelligence (sigint)Human Intelligence (humint)Counterintelligence (CI)Training ProgramsTraining DeliveryTraining ResourcesLogistical RequirementsEvaluation CriteriaAfter-action ReviewsCollaborationCoordinationFacilitationLiaisingReportingAnalysisRecommendationsMilitary IntelligenceCollective TrainingArmy Reserve Intelligence

About the role

Original posting from Pingwind via Lever

Clearance:TS/SCI Eligibility Required

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Description

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified Collective Training Subject Matter Expert (SM:E) to support an opportunity with the Department of War. The SME will provide expert collective training support to the Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) Headquarters in the development, management, coordination, execution, and assessment of collective training programs for Army Reserve Intelligence forces.

This position supports intelligence readiness across multiple disciplines, including Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), All-Source Intelligence, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and Counterintelligence (CI). The successful candidate will work closely with Geographic and Functional Commands (GFCs), Army Reserve Intelligence units, and other stakeholders to ensure training programs align with Army doctrine, operational requirements, and readiness objectives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Review and analyze collective training plans developed by GFCs to ensure alignment with Army doctrine, policies, training strategies, and readiness requirements.
  • Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement within proposed training plans, and provide actionable recommendations and guidance to GFCs.
  • Support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of collective training exercises across multiple intelligence disciplines.
  • Develop comprehensive exercise plans, scenarios, and training objectives that support operational requirements and mission readiness.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts, role players, training facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure realistic and effective training delivery.
  • Facilitate the integration of GEOINT, All-Source Intelligence, SIGINT, HUMINT, Counterintelligence, and other intelligence functions into collective training events.
  • Identify, coordinate, and secure training resources, including facilities, equipment, materials, and support services.
  • Coordinate with relevant organizations to ensure the availability and allocation of necessary resources for collective training events.
  • Manage logistical requirements for training events, including transportation, lodging, scheduling, and participant support.
  • Develop evaluation criteria, performance measures, and assessment methodologies to determine training effectiveness.
  • Conduct after-action reviews (AARs), analyze training outcomes, and identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare detailed reports, findings, and recommendations to enhance future training programs and intelligence readiness.
  • Liaise with GFCs, Army Reserve Intelligence units, and other organizations to ensure effective coordination and collaboration during training events.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with subject matter experts, training facilitators, and external partners to leverage their expertise, resources, and best practices.
  • Participate in meetings, working groups, planning sessions, and forums related to collective training and intelligence readiness.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of military experience, training, and education.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting military intelligence training, readiness, or operations.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing collective training exercises within military organizations.
  • Working knowledge of Army training doctrine, training management processes, and readiness reporting requirements.
  • Experience supporting one or more intelligence disciplines, including GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, All-Source Intelligence, or Counterintelligence.
  • Experience developing exercise scenarios, training objectives, evaluation criteria, and after-action reviews.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate of Military Intelligence professional military education courses.
  • Experience supporting Army Reserve or National Guard intelligence organizations.
  • Experience with the Army Training Management System (ATMS), Digital Training Management System (DTMS), or similar training management platforms.
  • Certified military instructor, facilitator, or trainer credentials.
  • Experience supporting intelligence readiness, mobilization, or collective training programs at the brigade, division, command, or higher headquarters level.

Travel

  • Up to 30% travel may be required to support subordinate unit training missions at various locations throughout the United States and OCONUS.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

·       Eleven Federal Holidays

·       Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

·       Parental Leave

·       Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

·       Dental and Vision Insurance

·       Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·       Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

·       401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule 

·       Continuing education assistance

·       Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

·       Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

·       Employee Assistance Program 

·       Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

·       529 College Savings Plan

·       Legal Insurance 

·       Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$86k-$120k

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

Source: Pingwind careers (Lever)

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