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DOCTRINE TRAINING & FORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$99,800 - $129,742

per year

Closes

March 27, 2026More Army jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading efforts to develop military training programs, create policies for force readiness, and plan joint exercises for the Army National Guard in Colorado.

The role focuses on improving how units prepare for operations, manage budgets for training, and coordinate with other organizations.

It's a good fit for experienced military officers with strong leadership skills who enjoy strategic planning and working in a team environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 months of specialized experience in program management or related functions directly tied to military doctrine and training
  • Military grade between E-8 and O-4
  • Experience developing and recommending policies, organizing programs, and evaluating operational methods
  • Background in supervisory, staff, or technical work involving analysis for improving managerial or administrative procedures
  • Proven skills in preparing written communications and oral presentations
  • Ability to manage training budgets, review estimates, and ensure proper fund control
  • Experience representing organizations in dealings with state and National Guard entities

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a DOCTRINE TRAINING & FORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Position Description Number D2947000 and is part of the CO JFHQ J3, National Guard.

Military Grades: E-8 thru O-4 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2.

An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less. 3.

It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 18 months of experience in each of the following: 1.

Experience in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. 2.

Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. 3.

Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures.

4. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Doctrine, Training, and Force Development Officer.

Functions as the JFHQ-State principal staff officer in the areas of joint force development; supporting operational planning; joint doctrine; education and professional military development; staff training; exercises; and assessment.

Serves as the primary staff officer for developing joint integration plans, joint training, joint professional military education and exercise programs, and to develop the action plans to implement approved joint strategies for the department.

Provides JFHQ-State input to Combatant Commander's war plans, with emphasis on homeland defense/homeland security.

Develops and issues pertinent policies and training budget directives to enable effective planning at the unit level.

Reviews budget estimates and requests and requires periodic reports to identify expenditures and current status to ensure proper management and control of funds are being exercised.

Represents the J-7 in dealing with a variety of state and National Guard functional area organizations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-12887582-AR-26-076