Fleet Training Ranges Analyst

Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Naval Business Unit, in support of the Defense and Civilian Sector, currently has a career opportunity for a Fleet Training Ranges Analyst to provide support to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, VA.

The individual in this position will provide program analysis support and serve as a Fleet training ranges analyst and action officer for the USFF Fleet and Joint Training Directorate (N7).  Training program analysts have experience at the senior level including supervisory experience.  Program analysts, in general, review program (specific) data, evaluate program plans/changes and assist in the preparation of documents with various senior-level, civilian and military stakeholders.  They are able to analyze program information, strategize plans, produce quality analytic work in the form of information papers, white papers, briefs, and executive correspondence and effectively present the results in a clear and concise manner when required.  Program analysts utilize time and government furnished equipment/information to accomplish their tasks successfully and promote program efficiencies.  They are subject matter experts (SME) in their fields of expertise.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced program analyst and SME in naval tactical training range policies, processes and programs to meet operational requirements. Staff experience and a working knowledge and understanding of the System Replacement and Modernization (SRAM), Training Range Instrumentation Development (TRID) and Facility and Tower Projects (FATP) programs, as well as the Range Modification Program (RaMP), are highly desirable for this position.  In addition, he/she will have excellent administrative, public speaking, presentation, and time management skills, as well as at least two years of applicable experience in:

U.S. Navy Fleet training operations, policy, systems, and staff procedures

• U.S. Navy Fleet training operations, policy, systems, and staff procedures
• Managing/prioritizing projects involving stakeholders
• Leveraging best practices and handling multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables
• Conducting Fleet training analysis/assessment to identify gaps, training needs, and solutions

Specific Functional Area duties include:

• Assist and provide recommendations in the identification, validation and prioritization of tactical training range requirements to meet OPNAV Fleet Training Wholeness (FTW) strategy, Live, Virtual and Constructive (training) (LVC[t]) Capability Requirements documents, USFF N7 roadmaps, Fleet Training Requirements Management Group (FTRMG), Concept of Employment (CONEMP) and project plans.
• Assist in the development, coordination and maintenance of Fleet tactical training range policies, processes and programs to meet operational requirements.
• Provide assistance and recommendations to government representatives related to tactical training ranges in a variety of forums, meetings, conferences and working groups.
• Provide current, accurate and complete tactical training range related point / information papers, briefs / presentations and executive summary memorandums for staff packages to inform USFF leadership on decisions.
• Participate in the development and analysis of program objectives in support of USFF tactical training range systems integration and recommend future modernization and enhancements for Fleet training range support to meet Title 10 requirements.
• Support establishment of Fleet training technology requirements for training range capabilities.
• In coordination with CPF and CNAP, liaise with East Coast tactical training ranges and Technical Agents for Live range training capability procurement.  Provide recommendations to government for execution of Fleet training budget in support of tactical training ranges.
• In coordination with CPF and CNAP, assist in the metrics tracking and reporting requirement of tactical training range management to aid in reports to Congress, OPNAV and CUSFF.
• In coordination with CPF and CNAP, manage the periodization and execution of the System Replacement and Modernization (SRAM) program, Range Modification Program (RaMP), Training Range Instrumentation Development (TRID) program and Facility and Tower Projects (FATP) program to include day to day project management and communication with program offices and annual program prioritization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION/SKILLS:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Active military duty experience, including recent tactical training range operational experience at the mid- to senior officer level (experience commensurate with O5/O6).
• Ten (10) years of general program analyst and Functional Area experience (14 years in lieu of degree will be considered); see detailed tasks above.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills at the senior executive level with ability to act independently and effectively manage multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity and deliverables.
• Experience in use of MS Office (e.g., Word and PowerPoint) products.

DESIRED BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Naval Aviator/Flight Officer with experience flying on tactical training ranges.
• Experience as an Echelon III (or higher) staff officer.
• Working knowledge of the SRAM program, RaMP, TRID program and FATP program.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of the FRTP and OFRP.
• Familiarity with Fleet Training policy documents, including the OFRP, FRTP, FTC, and Type Commander Training and Readiness manuals, OPNAV FTW strategy and LVC(t) Capability Requirements.
• Understanding of the Fleet Training Command and Control (C2) structure.

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