Total 24 Education / Training job vacancies in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

As an Operation Research Analyst, the incumbent:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for cost estimating, life-cycle cost analysis, cost modeling and the development of cost databases, risk management, and operational research.
• Uses knowledge of applying appropriate cost estimating and statistics principles and methods, as well as risk management principles, to technically complex systems.
• Provides expert advice to program and project teams in cost estimating and analysis, including project baselining and support to the program decision processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert conducting scientifically based quantitative analysis of NNSA programs and projects to justify their cost, scope, and schedule baselines, as reported to Congress.
• Performs program analysis, including identification of key risks and issues, resource alternatives, and programmatic recommendations, informs the NNSA Future Years Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) and budget submission under the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (PPBE) system.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the evaluation of the program/project performance, operational effectiveness, operational suitability, and estimated costs and schedules of programs and projects.
• Monitors progress identifies issues, analyzes root cause, and develops recommendations to senior level leadership.
• Provides technical and subject matter expertise to the CEPE Director, CEPE Deputy Director, the NNSA Administrator, senior leadership of NNSA programs, Congress, and other stakeholder agencies.
• Analyzes cost/financial and technical data to perform analysis, build models, identify trends, and develop tools using appropriate statistical and mathematical techniques.

• You will review Engineering work of minor complexity under supervision of a senior engineer.
• You will study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer's publications and other technical material to obtain information on materials, equipment and pertinent data.
• You will prepare layout and detail drawings on relatively routine projects.
• You will perform work with a larger more complex project pertaining to the design of mechanical systems for naval ships, ship systems and combat systems

• You will maintain programs for the Human Resources Office (HRO) in support of automated systems for the Laboratory and HRO.
• You will assist HRO and other NRL users with the operation of Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems (DCPDS), MyBiz, eOPf, and other systems.
• You will analyze and provide recommendations for reductions, consolidation or removal of reports no longer used.
• You will meet with customers to assess their needs and make recommendations to meet the needs of the HRO users.
• You will assist in the review and preparation of the Commercial Activities (CA) Annual Inventory Tasker/Narrative Report.
• You will be responsible for all account management for the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).
• You will provide guidance and assist users of DCPDS for the preparation of request for personnel actions.

• You will provide administrative and technical support.
• You will organize and maintain electronic filing systems for directives, regulations, manuals, and general administrative materials.
• You will prepare a variety of documents using office automation systems such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• You will ensure correspondence/parcels are mailed using the appropriate methods and all time-sensitive materials are tracked and delivered within the required timeframe.
• You will prepare monthly reconciliations and documents for quarterly audits.
• You will arrange meetings, trainings and events.
• You will be responsible for all procurement actions within the office.
• You will process requests and arrange for sign language interpreting services for employees.
• You will maintain program records and statistics, prepare reports and maintain databases.
• You will conduct EEO complaint in-take and may perform EEO counseling duties.

• You will query supply automated systems or databases to determine requisition supply status.
• You will purchase supplies using a government credit card.
• You will inventory supplies to confirm accurate stock levels of material and equipment.
• You will respond to customer inquiries regarding discrepancies involving stock inspections, shipments, storage, and adjustments.

• You will supervise the employees within the Office of Program Administration and Policy Development responsible for management and execution involving key lab-wide functional areas.
• You will perform a broad range of tasks intended to improve the management of NRL's programs and their coordination with those managed by other organizations.
• You will be considered an expert in monitoring, researching, de-conflicting information, and providing background information on complex technical and policy matters that come under the purview of the DOR.
• You will represent NRL, on ONR, Navy, tri-Service and/or DoD-wide coordination matters.
• You will provide managerial, technical, and administrative support to the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and the Director of Research.

• You will be responsible for executing assigned program and advising CIVMARs on program requirements, rules, and procedures.
• You will be responsible to management for tracking progress, recommending improvements, and correcting process issues.
• You will respond to inquiries about training opportunities, availability and eligibility and inquiries regarding employee certification or Merchant Marine Credentials applicable to the assigned programs.
• You will develop solutions to address workforce skill gaps and meet mission requirements.

As an Operations Research Analyst you will:

• Provide analytical support to NNSA elements and leadership on its programs, projects, and portfolios in areas such as cost, schedule, risk, or performance outcomes.
• Identify and assess issues and applies problem-solving methods (e.g. queuing theory, optimization, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, other mathematical, statistical, and decision analysis methods). Examine problem context, data integrity, resource constraints, and key assumptions to develop deterministic and/or probabilistic models to understand the range of potential outcomes, sensitivity to assumptions, and relevant trade-offs. Wors with fellow Operations Research Analysts or other technical personnel on analysis techniques and findings.
• Work on analytical teams developing tasks and execution schedules, overseeing day-to-day activities, coordinating with senior program and site partners, ensuring final products are high- quality and defensible, and presenting results to senior leadership. Participate in a community of analysts developing similar analytical products, encourage the free flow of ideas and best practices, and participate in the development of NNSA policy in areas such as cost estimating.
• Communicate results of complex analytical studies, estimates, and reviews to stakeholders. Review and integrate results of multidisciplinary models or analyses into a succinct message, and present through oral and written methods to supervisors, stakeholders, and customers. Represent the interests of the organization with NNSA, contractors, reviewing entities, and other federal agencies.

• You will prepare CAD and drawings as required to facilitate accomplishment of work by a contractor and shop personnel.
• You will assist the shop and engineering personnel or other NRL Divisions where his/her experience and knowledge can be utilized relating to A/C equipment.
• You will prepare detailed cost estimates for submission to the management Command in connection with projects requiring special authorization and allotment of funds by the Command.
• You will estimate total man-time requirements and details labor costs by shop using engineered performance standards, means estimating, historical data, and by the application of knowledge acquired of a tradesman.
• You will develop a variety of complex work for shop trades such as carpentry, air conditioning, piping, and electrical and for NRL Supply contract actions.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian to join its Resources, Science, and Industry Division, which supports the work of Congress in issue areas including earth sciences, natural resources, environmental policy, energy and minerals, agriculture and food, science, technology, transportation, and industry.

The Research Librarian will provide reference and research services to CRS policy analysts and congressional clients, focusing primarily on the areas of business, industry, and technology, including emerging technologies. Candidates with a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree and background in issue areas including business, industry, and technology, including emerging technologies are encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates will also have a background in data science and/or public policy.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

Research Librarian duties include:

Analyzes and solves research problems within designated policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of these problems include novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area.

Responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to issues requiring in-depth knowledge of the context/background of the issue, and for information that is difficult to find and/or requires filtering/synthesis. Utilizes specialized knowledge to prepare responses to requests and develop and execute research methodologies for specialized topics.

Develops and maintains knowledge of research resources. Identifies, tests, and evaluates new, specialized research resources; performs market analyses on competing resources; and recommends specialized information resources and research materials for purchase or renewal.

Provides orientation and training/instruction to congressional clients, colleagues, and peers on research methods and research resources.

• Provides leadership, advice, and guidance on Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) integration with instructional design and delivery; the separate application of EPSS technology as a stand-alone instructional system; integration of other innovative learning-related technologies with instructional design and delivery, and the administrative processes associated with managing learning programs; and staff/instructor training in these platforms and processes.
• Develops and delivers Academy learning and professional development products and services as well as assisting the colleagues and Academy Director with daily operations and customer support.
• Serves as the backup and acting Academy Director in the absence of the AI&E Director.

A GS-2181-13, AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR:

• Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
• Adjusts course material to meet individual needs.
• For a substantial portion of the time, performs one or more of the following:
  • a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques;
  • b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots' proficiency to engage in flight instruction;
  • c) instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters.
• Conducts training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction-finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advanced attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations.
• Trains pilots in the full range of aircraft maneuvers required in combat situations.
• Provides instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems.
• Performs flights in all-weather/environmental conditions, day and night, and using night vision devices.
• Prepares and presents related classroom instruction.
• Recommends whether pilots remain in flight status.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters.
• Trains pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission.
• Conducts training flights involving a substantial degree of hazard such as training helicopter pilots in advanced flight techniques required in combat situations, tactical flying at night in all weather conditions and with the use of night vision devices, flight maneuvers which take advantage of the terrain, low level flight, short field takeoffs and landings, flying in formation. evasive maneuvers and emergency procedures involving engine failures and malfunctions of hydraulic and electrical systems over hazardous terrain.
• Performs routine operational flight assignments.
• Transports passengers including dignitaries to and from a variety of different points.
• As required. performs maintenance test flights of aircraft following repair of maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead Training Specialist and subject matter expert for all mission-critical accident investigative and technical training agencywide.

Duties performed:

• Developing a comprehensive curriculum for training accident investigators and technical support personnel to be implemented utilizing a variety of platforms (i.e. in-person, virtual, interactive multimedia, job aids, on-the-job training facilities, etc.).
• Serving as an instructional advisor on the development and implementation of training curricula for accident investigation professional and technical career development.
• Advising accident investigative subject matter experts on instructional methodology and best practices.

• You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (N3) in the EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TRAINING AND EVALUATION UNIT TWO (EODTEU TWO) at JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY (JEBLC-FS).
• You will be the command expert on training policy and plans and provide instruction and guidance to command Divisions and Departments on curriculum standards and course development.
• You will interface with the Curriculum Control Authority (CCA} to ensure that training courses support established training and qualification requirements.
• You will ensure courses and training products are properly updated to provide maximum combat effectiveness, readiness, and cost-capture for baseline budgeting and optimal resource management.
• You will develop and maintains data collection instruments (interviews, instructor evaluations, student critiques, checklists).
• You will design EODTEU TWO Basic and Advanced Training Courses of Instruction (COI) and related materials for complete full-length courses.

• You will coordinate with staff and training sites to develop training policy.
• You will direct the review of training plans for installations, facilities, and contract requirements.
• You will develop and compile written training policies and directives for immersive training resource
• You will develop requirements, plan exercises and strategies for Ashore training at the Fleet, Region and Installation Levels for Naval District Washington (NDW).
• You will plan, coordinate, and assess NDW major training exercise requirements for the Region and 6 Installations.
• You will manage and coordinate a minimum of two annual major training exercises and one certification exercise for Regional Operations Center (ROC).
• You will identify and implement innovative options for live, virtual, and constructive training.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.