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# Collective Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) at PingWind

- **Company:** PingWind
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir Alexandria, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind/b601cd2a-1b3c-41df-9c66-f809bddd2198

## Job description

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. www.PingWind.com 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.

## About PingWind

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PingWind is a technology services company delivering cybersecurity, IT modernization, and supply chain solutions primarily to U.S. federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; certified SDVOSB – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Annandale, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2012 (per company website) or 2015 (per LinkedIn) – conflicting reports exist; the company’s official site states 2012. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/about) | [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/pingwind-inc-)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Cybersecurity; Supply Chain Management; Digital Transformation
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (Departments of Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Defense, Army, Navy, Energy, Treasury, Labor, General Services Administration, etc.)
- **Mission or purpose**: “Utilize leading edge technology and best practices to help clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance.” [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/about)

## Products & Services
PingWind organizes its offerings into four core capability areas, delivered as consulting and managed services:
- **Advanced Threat Intelligence**: Cybersecurity remediation, RMF & ATO expertise, Zero Trust Architecture, predictive analysis, cloud security, microelectronics engineering & security.
- **Supply Chain & Risk Management**: Supply chain planning & analytics, operational risk mitigation, category management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, continuity of operations / resilience planning.
- **Digital Transformation & Automation**: Systems & app engineering, Agile solution development, DevSecOps, XaaS, legacy system sustainment & enhancement, process transformation.
- **AI-Driven Operations & Machine Learning**: AI & advanced analytics, data engineering & management, model development/training/evaluation, ML Ops & scalable deployment, intellectual property development, graph data science.

PingWind also maintains expertise with platforms such as Salesforce, Pega, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow, MuleSoft, Microsoft Power Platform, AWS, Azure, and Elastic. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees across 37 states and OCONUS (per company website) or 148 employees (per LinkedIn) – conflicting headcount data; official site claims larger workforce.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Joint ventures include Ailani Wind (with Ailani Hawaiian Federal – SBA 8(a) NHO), PingWind United (with 42 United – WOSB), and Clear Vantage Point Solutions (CVPS II) (with Peraton Inc.). [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)
- **Growth Signals**: Expansion through mentor‑protégé joint ventures to capture set‑aside contracts; active hiring across multiple roles (60+ open positions as of search date); presence in federal contracting with top agencies.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Certified SDVOSB** – qualifies for set‑aside contracts and sole‑source awards within the federal market.
- **CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certified** – validates ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per DoD requirements; also holds ISO 9001, 20000, 27001 certifications and CMMI Level 3 Development & Services.
- **Deep federal domain expertise** – founders and leadership have military, federal government, and Fortune 100 experience.
- **Mentor‑protégé joint ventures** – provide unique contracting privileges (direct awards, exemption from bid protests, no competitive thresholds) that give a strategic advantage in government bids.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Deepening AI/ML and automation capabilities; expanding through joint ventures to tap into 8(a) and WOSB set‑aside markets; sustaining high security certifications to maintain trust with defense and civilian agencies.
- **Growth drivers**: Increasing demand for Zero Trust, supply chain risk management, and digital transformation across the federal government; leveraging past performance to win larger contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work‑Certified™; emphasizes trust, performance, and longevity in client relationships; values include curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- **Work‑life balance**: Offers flexible work hours, remote work options, and observance of Federal holidays.
- **Professional development**: Encourages training, continued education, and certifications; a culture of learning and growth.
- **Community involvement**: Active in STEM education and supports service‑disabled Veterans (e.g., Virginia Values Veterans organization).
- **Perks**: Competitive salaries and benefits; opportunity to work on mission‑critical projects for the U.S. government.
- **Recruitment fraud warning**: PingWind posts all legitimate openings on its official careers page and LinkedIn; any other solicitations should be reported. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/careers) | [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind)

## Sources
1. [pingwind.com – About](https://www.pingwind.com/about)
2. [pingwind.com – Careers](https://www.pingwind.com/careers)
3. [linkedin.com – PingWind](https://linkedin.com/company/pingwind-inc-)
4. [jobs.lever.co – PingWind](https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind)
5. [pingwind.com – Capabilities](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)

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