Joint Training & Doctrine Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: On-site in Arlington, Virginia, with additional work at Government facilities throughout the National Capital Region. Remote work is not authorized; occasional Government-approved telework may be permitted. Travel may be required.

Salary: $90,000–$175,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT and management consulting services to Government customers.

What you will do

• Provide expertise in Joint military doctrine, National Guard operations, and Joint training requirements.
• Develop, review, and improve Joint education and military training curricula, scenarios, practical exercises, instructional materials, and course documentation.
• Analyze DoD guidance, military regulations, operational requirements, and Joint doctrine to identify training needs.
• Translate mission competencies and operational requirements into Terminal Learning Objectives and Enabling Learning Objectives.
• Apply the ADDIE instructional design model and support Level I and Level II training evaluations, curriculum reviews, and After-Action Reviews.
• Coordinate with National Guard Bureau, Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters-State, Government course owners, instructors, instructional designers, and other DoD stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Joint or National Guard operations, Joint Staff planning, military education, training development, or operational training support.
• Knowledge of Joint military doctrine, National Guard Bureau policies, Domestic Operations, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, Homeland Defense, Joint planning processes, and Title 10/Title 32 command relationships.
• Experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Joint Force Headquarters-State, or comparable DoD organizations.
• Experience developing Joint training scenarios, instructional materials, practical exercises, TLOs, ELOs, and ADDIE-based curricula.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Government-designated training management systems.
• Active Secret security clearance required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice to have

• National Guard Bureau Joint Staff training or education program experience.
• Curriculum development experience in Joint operations, Domestic Operations, or Homeland Defense.
• Familiarity with DoD Joint training standards, including CJCSM 3500.03.
• Experience supporting Joint Strategic Leadership Development initiatives or military Joint Staff and National Guard operational planning.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and vacation, commuter benefits, and employee assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement and pet insurance.