What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joint Training System (JTS) Specialist position at Red Gate Group?
Company Description
At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients:
Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it. The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.
Job Description
The Red Gate Group is seeking a Joint Training System (JTS) Specialist to provide mission-critical support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA. As a key member of the team, you will leverage your expertise to manage and implement the Joint Training System (JTS) and facilitate joint and combined exercises. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to DTRA's mission by enabling effective training, coordination, and execution of high-level exercises within the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Joint Training System (JTS) and operate the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) to support planning and execution of joint and combined exercises.
- Facilitate coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to ensure successful exercise execution.
- Update and maintain technical systems to reflect exercise requirements, ensuring accuracy and operational readiness.
- Validate and unlock entries in the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) to facilitate personnel and equipment requirements for exercises.
- Support Action Officers during various stages of exercise planning, providing technical expertise and coordination.
- Draft and manage high-level communications, including General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) level Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) messages.
- Coordinate exercise requirements with funding managers and develop associated reports and products.
- Assist the Joint and Combined Exercises Branch Chief with technical advice, expertise, and administrative support.
- Track lessons learned and corrective action plans through the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) to enhance future exercise effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 10 years of Military/DoD Civilian/DoD Contractor experience.
- At least 2 years of experience at the Combatant Command (CCMD) Headquarters level, with exposure to multi-theater operations or senior staff positions (CCMD and/or Joint Staff).
- Operational experience with joint and combined exercises, including understanding of the Joint Training System (JTS) and operator-level proficiency with JTIMS.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop high-level reports and briefings.
- Must be eligible for or currently hold an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. security clearance.
Additional Information
The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law
