Collective Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026. PingWind scores B on the Alion truth index.
Clearance: TS/SCI Eligibility Required
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Description
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified Collective Training Subject Matter Expert (SM:E) to support an opportunity with the Department of War. The SME will provide expert collective training support to the Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) Headquarters in the development, management, coordination, execution, and assessment of collective training programs for Army Reserve Intelligence forces.
This position supports intelligence readiness across multiple disciplines, including Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), All-Source Intelligence, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and Counterintelligence (CI). The successful candidate will work closely with Geographic and Functional Commands (GFCs), Army Reserve Intelligence units, and other stakeholders to ensure training programs align with Army doctrine, operational requirements, and readiness objectives.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review and analyze collective training plans developed by GFCs to ensure alignment with Army doctrine, policies, training strategies, and readiness requirements.
- Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement within proposed training plans, and provide actionable recommendations and guidance to GFCs.
- Support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of collective training exercises across multiple intelligence disciplines.
- Develop comprehensive exercise plans, scenarios, and training objectives that support operational requirements and mission readiness.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts, role players, training facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure realistic and effective training delivery.
- Facilitate the integration of GEOINT, All-Source Intelligence, SIGINT, HUMINT, Counterintelligence, and other intelligence functions into collective training events.
- Identify, coordinate, and secure training resources, including facilities, equipment, materials, and support services.
- Coordinate with relevant organizations to ensure the availability and allocation of necessary resources for collective training events.
- Manage logistical requirements for training events, including transportation, lodging, scheduling, and participant support.
- Develop evaluation criteria, performance measures, and assessment methodologies to determine training effectiveness.
- Conduct after-action reviews (AARs), analyze training outcomes, and identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare detailed reports, findings, and recommendations to enhance future training programs and intelligence readiness.
- Liaise with GFCs, Army Reserve Intelligence units, and other organizations to ensure effective coordination and collaboration during training events.
- Foster collaborative relationships with subject matter experts, training facilitators, and external partners to leverage their expertise, resources, and best practices.
- Participate in meetings, working groups, planning sessions, and forums related to collective training and intelligence readiness.
Basic Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of military experience, training, and education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting military intelligence training, readiness, or operations.
- Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing collective training exercises within military organizations.
- Working knowledge of Army training doctrine, training management processes, and readiness reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting one or more intelligence disciplines, including GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, All-Source Intelligence, or Counterintelligence.
- Experience developing exercise scenarios, training objectives, evaluation criteria, and after-action reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of Military Intelligence professional military education courses.
- Experience supporting Army Reserve or National Guard intelligence organizations.
- Experience with the Army Training Management System (ATMS), Digital Training Management System (DTMS), or similar training management platforms.
- Certified military instructor, facilitator, or trainer credentials.
- Experience supporting intelligence readiness, mobilization, or collective training programs at the brigade, division, command, or higher headquarters level.
Travel
- Up to 30% travel may be required to support subordinate unit training missions at various locations throughout the United States and OCONUS.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays
· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
· Parental Leave
· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
· 529 College Savings Plan
· Legal Insurance
· Pet Insurance
Salary Range
$86k-$120k
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.