26NOS - Support - Training - Sr

Overview

SMS seeks Senior Trainer in support of 26th Network Operations Squadron (26NOS), at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Alabama. As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The Sr Training position will be responsible for the following:

• Develop training to achieve the highest degree of readiness consistent with safety and resource availability.
• Develop / recommend additional training requirements and/or programs necessary to meet unit mission requirements according to directives
• Review / update training and evaluation records of newly assigned crew-members.
• Determine completion of trainings for progression through BMC or MR status
• Assist Squadron, Wing or Group in the development of the unit training programs.
• Ensure all personnel performing evaluations are certified for the function they are evaluating.
• Maintain their certification Mission Ready/Special Mission Qualification (MR/SMQ) and proficiency as evaluators in order to perform those functions as defined in AFI 17-202 Vol 2 (Cybercrew Standardization and Evaluation) and AFI 17-2ACD Vol 2 (Air Force Cyberspace Defense Standardization and Evaluation) 26 COG Supplement.
• Participate in the Squadron's Stan/Eval Board (SEB), Staff Training Visit (STV), or any other type of inspection.
• Semi-annually, prepare data for the Standardization Evaluation Board (SEB) to include all evaluations for all weapon system positions in a specified period; provide downgrade, commendable, and syllabus information; and report evaluation trends, waivers, and extensions.
• Maintain Evaluation Individual Qualification Folder(s) (EIQF) for all MR/SMQ Squadron personnel.
• Maintain an up-to-date electronic database for all Stan/Eval required documents and functions. These documents and functions include but are not limited to; Evaluation Individual Qualification Folder(s) (EIQFs) for all MR squadron personnel, Cyber Crew Information Files (CIFs), the squadron's monthly Letter of Certification (LOX), Go/No-Go Status for squadron operators, written tests and scenarios for performance evaluations, plan of evaluations, and certification status dates IAW applicable regulations (including but not limited to AFI 17-202 Vol 2, AFI 17-2ACD Vol 2, and applicable HHQ supplements). Currently, the AFCERT uses Patriot Excalibur (PEX) to accomplish these tasks.
• Update all evaluation material as new training material is created/taught to ensure operators are tested on current processes and procedures.
• Provide data for monthly Squadron Training Review Panels (STRP) and Squadron Certification Boards.
• Notify crew-members, scheduling section, and squadron leadership of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements.
• Prepare training plans and assist with the satisfaction of training requirements, to include
  permanent party faculty upgrade, development, currency, and qualification close-out.
• Update training and readiness status of squadron personnel.
• Conduct monthly reviews of assigned/attached crew member evaluation dates and provide updates on completion progress.
• Notify and coordinate with ACD Weapon System instructors and evaluators when the database needs to be updated.
• Update all applicable database fields, functions, and documentation as new functions and materials are assigned or created to ensure Stan/Eval requirements are met IAW applicable regulations.
• Provide monthly metrics/reports on the status of the AFCERT Stan/Eval Program. These reports include but are not limited to: How many operators have not been through a SPOT eval, how many operators need to complete an instructor eval, which operators are approaching, currently in, or overdue for a periodic qualification, the number of instructors and evaluators within each crew position, and other metrics/reports deemed necessary by the Chief of Stan/Eval.
• Perform as the squadron focal point for the review and update of operational processes/checklists.
• Coordinate with operational POCs/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) when a process/checklist needs to be updated.
• Maintain currency on the latest trends and provide operational reports/assessments for development of tactics, techniques, and procedures and updates to the training material.
• Provide OJT to other contractor employees, military, and/or civilian personnel, and ensure continuity folders/working aids are updated at least once per quarter to ensure efficient transition when personnel rotate.
• Coordinate with operational POC's/Subject Matter Experts (SME's) when a process/checklist needs to be updated.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Coordinate training events and Standardization and Evaluation for Cybercrew personnel to sustain optimal mission readiness for the AFNET enterprise.
• Develop and enhance curriculum, lesson plans, exams, and end of course evaluation forms for 26 NOS courses.
• Deliver New Hire Orientation (NHO) and initial Qualification Training (IQT) for all inbound personnel and assists with Mission Qualification Training (MQT)
• Coordinate Continuation Training (CT) and Re-qualification Training (RT)
• Additional requirements consist of upgrading training and instructor training requirements for AFINC employment.

DoD Secret Clearance required

Certifications: Security + CE and ITIL4 (or able to obtain ITIL4)

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.