TAFF Specialist

SUMMARY:
This position is a fulltime Collective Bargaining Unit position working under the National Training Center Training Support Contract (NTCTSC) at the National Training Center (NTC). The NTC is located at Fort Irwin, CA, in the Mojave Desert, approximately forty miles northeast of Barstow, CA. Mission Support operations support the NTC mission: To provide realistic joint and combined arms training focused on developing soldiers, leaders, and units of the United States military for success on the 21st Century Battle Field.

As a member of the Training Analysis Feedback Facility (TAFF), the TAFF Specialist assists Observer Controllers and other assigned subject matter experts in the training and preparation of the Warfighter. The TAFF Specialist also provides analysis and feedback through observation in real time and from stored exercise data on the events that occur during simulated combat operations. The TAFF Specialist operates computer systems to create, consolidate, edit, print and present products, as well as executes developed procedures for the collection, analysis and display of rotational training data at the National Training Center (NTC).

Essential Functions:
• Providing feedback and analysis on the adequacy and soundness of tactical command and control, maneuver, logistics, aviation and or intelligence.
• Additionally, the TAFF Specialist may be required to act as a member of the Army Airspace Control, Graphic Support, G-2 Operations, Division Tactical Operations Center or OPFOR Cell.
• TAFF Specialists occasionally simulate the senior headquarters for the maneuver Battalion or Brigade.
• This position requires that one remains current in contemporary doctrine in all TAFF functional areas and the Warfighting Functions (movement and maneuver, intelligence, fires, sustainment, command and control and protection).
• TAFF Specialists also provide technical assistance for the Multi-Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) and instrumentation checks and installation, produce Take Home Package (THP) products and use radio systems to communicate with units and OC’s.
• Typically, completed work is submitted to users with minimal supervisory review.
• TAFF Specialists must be able to operate a computer for extended periods in an office environment and is required to perform other assigned duties as directed in order to meet customer requirements.
• The TAFF Specialist must be knowledgeable in operations from CO/TM to BN/TF level w/enablers in full spectrum operations that include operations in urban and rural environments with basic knowledge of the Warfighting Functions
• Applicant must be able to meet requirements in accordance with a Statement of Work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum guidance and may be occasionally required to lift over 50lbs.

JOB PREREQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Educational Equivalent: Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree in Military Science or related field is desired.
• Experience: Former officer or NCO with a minimum of 5 years military experience desired.
• Specific Knowledge: Preference includes Combat Training Center (CTC) experiences, Officer Advance Course, Advanced NCO Course, and Battle Staff Course graduate.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations, etc.: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and maintain post driving privileges. Off-road travel in company vehicles and/or military tactical vehicles may be required. Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) to utilize government operating systems.
• Skills Required: Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office applications, Windows Operating System, Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Combat Training Center-Objective Instrumentation System (CTC-OIS), and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS-A). Ability to use RCS.
• Communication Skills: Able to read, write and speak fluent English. Must be able to listen with comprehension to assist fellow associates with duties/requests. Must have excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with military and civilian personnel.
• Physical/Mental Abilities Required: Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks at the same time under stressful conditions. The highest level of confidentiality and loyalty is required.

Working Conditions:
Position: Office environment, occasionally outdoors; applicants will occasionally be required to work outdoors in a desert environment. Frequent exposure to dust, desert pollen, extreme heat and cold associated with desert and natural conditions existing on Fort Irwin. Applicants must be willing to work any shift to include weekends, overtime and holidays. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
The following terms are used to describe the percent of time spent performing the physical factors below: occasionally (1%-33%); frequently (34%-66%); continuously (67%-100%).

Standing: occasionally Reaching: occasionally
Walking: frequently Stretching: occasionally
Sitting: frequently Pushing: occasionally
Lifting: occasionally Pulling: occasionally
Moving: frequently Climbing: occasionally
Bending: frequently Balancing: occasionally
Stooping: occasionally Kneeling: occasionally
Twisting: occasionally Crouching: occasionally

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
Common office equipment – Computer, fax machine, copier, multi-line telephone and motor vehicle.

OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED

The foregoing statement of qualification and representative work performed is only by way of illustration of the experience and ability required for the work. The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements and may change over time.