About this role
Job Description
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Joint Training Specialist
Location: Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, VA, with some work at the Pentagon
Start date: ASAP
Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000
Travel: Approximately 4–6 CONUS trips per year in support of training events
Why Vectrona
Vectrona is a mission-driven systems, technology, and operational solutions company built for people who want their work to matter. As proud Americans, we support national security missions that strengthen our institutions and help safeguard our nation’s security and prosperity. We challenge assumptions, seek out hard problems, and bring together people, processes, software, technology, training, and operational expertise to create solutions that simplify the complex and help others succeed. Our culture values integrity, ownership, personal leadership, sound judgment, teamwork, curiosity, and the willingness to step up when something important needs to get done.
Why This Work Matters
The Joint Training Specialist helps prepare National Guard planners and professionals to operate effectively in joint and strategic planning environments.
This role supports the development and delivery of training that strengthens planning knowledge, reinforces current doctrine, and gives National Guard personnel practical tools they can apply in their organizations. By helping turn guidance and lessons learned into effective instruction, the specialist contributes directly to stronger planning capability and mission readiness across the 54 states and territories.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- -Plan and deliver J5 content for the annual DOMOPS Conference and up to six Joint Planner Courses each year
-Develop and update course materials, presentations, read-ahead packets, and supporting training documentation
-Coordinate training schedules, logistics, and participation across the 54 states and territories
-Provide instruction on strategic planning concepts, NGB policies, and joint operations procedures
-Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training remains current and relevant
-Collect and analyze student feedback and course evaluations
-Prepare After-Action Reports summarizing activities, feedback, lessons learned, and recommended improvements
-Ensure training content remains aligned with Joint Publication 5.0 and current CNGB strategic guidance
-Incorporate lessons learned and emerging requirements into future course content
-Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, delivery, and participant engagement
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means training events are well planned, professionally delivered, aligned with current doctrine, and genuinely useful to participants.
The right person will help National Guard planners leave each training event more capable, confident, and prepared to apply joint planning concepts in their own organizations. They will bring strong communication, ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Required Experience
Required Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Security Studies, or a related field *(Specify if in progress)
-5+ years of experience developing or delivering training in a military, government, or similar professional environment
-Experience facilitating workshops, professional development sessions, or operational planning instruction
-Strong verbal presentation, facilitation, and classroom management skills
-Active Secret clearance *(Able to obtain)
Preferred Experience
Preferred Education and Qualifications
-Professional Military Education
-Instructional certification or training development credentials
-Experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, DoD, Joint Staff, or military professional education programs
-Familiarity with National Guard strategic planning and joint operations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
- -Knowledge of Joint Planning Doctrine, particularly JP 5.0 and CNGB planning guidance
-Strong instructional design skills and ability to adapt content for different audiences and experience levels
-Ability to translate complex doctrine and planning concepts into clear, practical instruction
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to coordinate training logistics and execute events with minimal oversight
-Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and virtual learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams and ZoomGov
-Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
-Ability to incorporate feedback and lessons learned into continuous improvement
-Demonstrated ownership and willingness to step in when training, logistics, or mission requirements need attention
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
-Secret Clearance will be required for the position. Candidates must be able to obtain Secret clearance.