Part-time On Call Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Position Description

This position functions as a Part-time On Call Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Instructor in Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) related activities.

The CBRN SME / Instructor works with a team to deliver individual and team training for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP).

The CBRN SME / Instructor trains partner nation personnel and organizations in CWMD skills and may be required to deliver subject matter expertise on the subject.

This is a part-time on-call position. The SME / Instructor fits into a rotation for various international training engagements.

The SME / Instructor works during preparation, travel, delivery of training, and post-training reporting. Engagements may not follow a regular schedule.

This position requires extensive international travel.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate preparatory activities such as senior leader seminars, workshops and conferences for the purpose of data gathering and plan / report development.
• Prepare instructor notes and review course materials.
• Instruct partner nation personnel in select CWMD topics in accordance with lesson plans.
• Assess student performance during activities, daily hot washes, and post-event evaluations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate post-event activities such as after-action reviews (AARs), hot washes, and after-action reports.
• Conduct training / capability assessments with interagency and foreign partner nations for CWMD scenarios.
• Develop instructional objectives using capability / training assessments and collaborating with first responder, partner nation, and other interagency training managers to assist in developing training and exercise curricula for foreign CWMD actions and activities.
• Provide input on the development of training / exercise plans for foreign partner nations. Activities include but are not limited to planning, organizing, and coordinating event facilitation, training / exercise event design, Master Scenario Events Listing (MSEL) development, exercise control cell development, and exercise / training event assessments.
• Provide expertise as needed for on-call requirements, including new course reviews and curriculum development.
• Work well within a team consisting of personnel from the customer, the Department of State, the Combatant Command, the partner nation and fellow Valiant Associates.

Follow work plans and record time in accordance with company policy.

Conduct travel and submit reimbursement in accordance with company policy.

Position Requirements

• 10 years of experience working in civil / military emergency operations preferred.
• Prior experience in the area of CWMD and / or foreign consequence management to include the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) exercise program and planning guide, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (Military Support to Foreign Consequence Management Operations) is preferred.
• Prior experience developing, planning, and participating in CBRN training events or exercises is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of first responder operational requirements and training needs is preferred.
• Prior experience in performing training capability or training needs assessments. Experience with the operation of drones with a drone license preferred.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft office Suite of tools.
• Applicants who are recently retired military Officers or NCOs with relevant experience (CBRN, Emergency Management) are desired.

Civil Support Team (Survey Team Member) preferred.

• Must be a US citizen, the applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at a minimum of a Secret level.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
• Must possess excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders.
• Must understand and envision the full scope of programs and tasks but be able to work on detailed tasks in support of DTRA programs.
• Must be intellectually capable of completing research to the satisfaction of the Valiant CSCEP Task Lead.
• Must be capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent communicative skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be capable of transporting and lifting 40-pound boxes of documents and equipment.
• Must be available and able to travel unaccompanied to foreign and domestic locations.
• Must possess a valid US Passport and a valid US state issued driver's license.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Training certifications to the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 470 or equivalent required.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree, with a Bachelor or Master's degree level of education preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Conform to all Safety Instructions given by those with a higher responsibility for Health and Safety.
• Report all hazards, potential hazards or dangerous situations, including damaged or mislaid personal protective equipment to your supervisor or Safety Representative.
• Report Environmental impacts, anything that results in a change to the Environment as a result of Valliant's activities, products or services.
• Participate in the achievement of Valliant's QHSE objectives and targets, both those at departmental and company level.
30+ days ago