Department of the Army

Training Specialist (Joint Doctrine)

Miami, Florida Full time

Training Specialist (Joint Doctrine)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Miami, Florida

Salary Range: $113356 - $147365 Per Year

Job Summary: About the Position: Serves as the USSOUTHCOM advocate for matters concerning joint doctrine development, collaboration, and associated working groups. Leads efforts on revision to the command's Joint Training Plan.

Major Duties:

  • Lead cross-directorate efforts to refine and update Joint Doctrine, ensuring alignment with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) guidance and USSOUTHCOM Commander priorities.
  • Direct the revision and update of the Command’s Joint Training Plan (JTP), including the Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL), Commander’s Training Guidance, and Joint Task Force (JTF) training.
  • Serve as the primary Command advocate and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for joint doctrine development, collaboration working groups, and emerging joint capabilities
  • Support senior leaders (3-4 star level) during joint warfighting discussions, collaborative sessions, and doctrinal development wargaming.
  • Conduct research and complex analysis to develop management tools and recommendations that improve the viability and cost-effectiveness of organizational training systems.
  • Facilitate the USSOUTHCOM Lessons Learned Program, including the coordination and execution of After Action Reviews (AARs) for operational exercises and wargames.

Qualifications: ***NOTE: If you are a current Army employee and want to be considered for this position, you must apply to Announcement Number SDSE-26-12954660-MP. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service that demonstrates a comprehensive background in leading and evaluating joint military training programs and operational doctrine. This experience must include directing the development and revision of Joint Training Plans and Joint Mission Essential Task Lists (JMETL); providing strategic analysis and advisory support to senior military leaders regarding joint warfighting concepts and wargaming; executing cost and training effectiveness assessments to optimize organizational training systems; and coordinating command-wide After Action Reviews (AARs) to drive Lessons Learned programs for operational exercises. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951222 Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/18/2026. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980562523540-USA-Hire-Assessments To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18