Tactical Training Specialist

Tactical Training Specialist (TTS) Twentynine Palms, CA The Tactical Training Specialist serves as a subject-matter expert in standards-based training plans, orders development (regimental and below), scenario design, and exercise control (EXCON). The incumbent enables multi-echelon training that enhances staff readiness, operational planning proficiency, and command-and-control effectiveness for the regiment and subordinate units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and refine OPORDs, WARNORDs, FRAGOs, and support planning documents. Integrate warfighting function inputs to produce doctrinally aligned orders and annexes. Design realistic, MET‑linked training scenarios, MEL/MSELs, and injects. Lead Exercise Control Center (EXCON) architecture, adjudication, communications, battle tracking, and inject pacing.

Conduct wargaming, sync meetings, and rehearsals to align with commander’s intent. Oversee command post, field, and combined‑arms exercises to ensure safe, doctrinal training. Collect training data, lead AARs, and produce post‑exercise reports. Mentor staff in planning, orders production, battle tracking, and exercise management.

Integrate live, virtual and constructive (LVC) environments, enablers, TTPs, and lessons learned to enhance warfighting readiness. Develop training materials, exercise control products, and briefings that link objectives, METs, and scenario design EDUCATION ​​​ Completion of service-level planning courses (EWS/CSC/CGSC or equivalent).

Bachelor's Degree required. EXPERIENCE Prior service as an Operations Officer, Exercise Planner, O/C, or equivalent position at regimental level. Experience integrating joint fires, EW, cyber, ISR, unmanned systems, or simulations into training. Familiarity with VBS4/WINTAK or similar scenario/simulation systems. CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities At least 5 years of relevant experience in operational training, exercise planning, or staff operations at the regimental level or higher.

Experience writing and publishing regimental-level OPORDs/FRAGOs and developing annexes. Proficient at leading the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). Experience designing training scenarios and MEL/MSEL injects for command post or field exercises. Proficiency in exercise control, adjudication, battle tracking, and common operational picture management.

Ability to facilitate planning meetings, briefings, and staff working groups. Proficiency with common command-and-control systems and Microsoft 365 applications. Graduated from Expeditionary Warfare School or equivalent service school Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. WORKING CONDITIONS Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and maintain focus.

Occasional travel may be required. Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.​ SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS Occasional travel may be required.

Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider. Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle) SECURITY CLEARANCE A Secret security clearance is required for this position.

ESTIMATED COMPENSATION $90,000-$115,000 This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The company maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.