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TAMARACK Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Integrated Training and Exercise Specialist to facilitate virtual training, Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) and formal course delivery to Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Region and Installation and Region Category 5 First Responders including leadership and emergency operations watch team personnel. CNIC N36T, the Shore Operations Training Group (SOTG), is responsible for delivering efficient and effective operations focused training to 10 regions and 70 installations worldwide. This role requires a strong understanding of the operational training needs of a Navy installation, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Framework (NRF), Incident Command System (ICS), Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA), FEMA Emergency Management principles, Command & Control ashore, the Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS), and Navy integrated training. The ideal candidate will also have worked on an installation staff, been involved in the Planning Board for Training (PB4T), have experience in designing and conducting installation integrated training drills or exercises or have experience as an Installation Training Officer or Emergency Manager (EM).

Organization: Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Shore Operations

Location: Hybrid – Distributed Workforce. Must reside within 50 miles of an airport capable of supporting proper travel availability.

Travel: Can anticipate 35-40% travel per year to CONUS and OCONUS locations. (Travel will be reimbursement.) May deploy in operational support of real-world Navy disaster response as an Emergency Operation Center Incident Management Team (EOC IMT) or Regional Staff Consultant.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Position Description: This position supports the CNIC N36T/N73 Shore Operations Training Group (SOTG) as a subject matter expert in the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of integrated training programs. As a member of the virtual training team and deployable mobile training team (MTT), the incumbent will provide dynamic and interactive training and conduct exercises across the OTG competencies. This position supports the Commander, Navy Installations Command.

• Responsible for curriculum management, including efforts to keep all course material standardized and aligned with current and emerging requirements pertinent to SOTGdelivered formal courses.
• Provide professional instruction and facilitation of formal courseware in accordance with Navy Education and Training Center (NETC) standards. Training includes participating in Exercise Control Group (ECG) scenariobased team training for direct support during embedded functional exercises within the various courses.
• Develop, implement, and manage training programs and curriculum, applying indepth knowledge in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to ensure effective training delivery.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in emergency management, integrated training, security force management, Command, Control, and Communications (C3), and Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA). The SME shall provide expertise derived from direct experience supporting installation emergency management operations, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, emergency preparedness programs, continuity operations, incident response planning, and fullspectrum installation training and exercise programs.
• Analyze doctrine, mission essential tasks, and evaluate existing training programs to identify requirements and recommend training solutions that align with naval guidance, strategy, and operational objectives.
• Develop and provide decision level briefings to Senior Leadership (Military or Civilian).
• Supports administrative and logistical aspects of training delivery, including course scheduling, student tracking, material preparation, maintaining website, and updating training databases.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Education Requirements: All Requirements must be clearly annotated on resume. Experience must be shown in work history.

• Five (5) years of combined Navy classroom, team exercise, virtual training, exercise planning and training development
• Must have expertise in Emergency Management (EM) and/or Integrated Training
• Navy Master Training Specialist qualification and experience as a schoolhouse or Navy afloat training group (ATG) instructor is highly desired
• Demonstrated expertise in Navy installation or regional Emergency Management Programs, including emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, Emergency Operations Center operations, and exercise evaluation
• Experience as an Installation Emergency Manager, Regional Emergency Management Program representative, Emergency Management Planner, EOC Manager, Exercise Director, or equivalent position is highly desired
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance
• Must possess a valid United States Passport
• Provide proof of citizenship using the I9 form and supporting documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA’s)

• Indepth knowledge of adult education, integrated training and learning principles and techniques to design, implement, execute and evaluate training programs, curriculum, exercises and applying instructional design methods.
• Strong expertise in operational training needs of a Navy installation, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response, Framework (NRF), Incident Command System (ICS), Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA), FEMA Emergency Management principles, Command & Control ashore, the Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS)
• Skill in analyzing doctrine, policies, and operational requirements to identify training gaps, develop solutions, and recommend improvements aligned with naval guidance and mission objectives.
• Indepth knowledge of computer and information technology proficiency to independently troubleshoot and correct issues associated with Microsoft Suite including Microsoft Teams.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off (PTO) / Sick Time
• Eleven (11) paid Federal Holidays
• 401k Matching Plan with immediate vesting
• 100% Employerpaid Vision and Dental benefits
• Affordable voluntary benefits include STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Care Plans.

TAMARACK Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that adheres to all policies set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We are an SBA 8a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firm committed to applying our extensive experience in protecting our Armed Forces and client’s business interests around the world.