Training Academics Manager

Are you an experienced Training Academics Managerwith demonstrated experience in theexecution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments?Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team inDes Moines, IA. As aTraining Academics Manager,you will: Be able to create realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company. Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. A week in the life of aTraining Academics Managerincludes: Focus to build quality SMEs in order to execute the DTOC mission Facilitate Academic Training Plan Lead Training meetings to recommend training and academics, recommend who should/should not be in training, recommend when a SME should be put into additional training, and any additional training/academic requirements Coordinate academic briefings (identify topics, briefer/instructor, date/time, personnel, etc) for Ops personnel. Solicit and coordinate training from external units and current warfighter platforms when possible and practical to sustain and update DTOC SME relevancy. Job Requirements Minimum five (5) years' experience conducting training in a Distributed Mission Environment Bachelor's Degree and 11 years of related experience; a combination of experience and education can be used in lieu of degree Secret Clearance Current or previous Instructor qualified in any air or ground based platform Skills in building and maintaining training plans, standards, and positional evaluations Skills in communication, public speaking, and providing constructive feedback on SME performance Effective time management skills, and ability to hold SMEs accountable to annual requirement Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation