POSITION SUMMARY: Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a former senior, TIER-1, (O5/6) Navy Special Operations SME to provide relevant mentorship and training support to Eastern European NAVSOF at an OCONUS site for extended deployments as necessary. The qualified candidate will have extensive knowledge of and experience in NAVSOF training instructional systems design, organization and implementation, while working directly with other training team members to ensure the content and conduct of training supports the mission and goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:- Navy Special Warfare combat experience at a command level
- Experience with underwater special operations
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work under deadline pressure
- Assist in developing, planning, executing, assessing and managing Navy Special Forces training courses.
- Provide and apply subject matter expertise on standard battalion operations and intelligence for combat operations, as well as company-level mission readiness exercises within maritime environment
- Must be very familiar with and prepared to provide instruction in basic and primary Special Forces functions including but not limited to:
- Counter-Terrorism
- Prevention and Response
- Short Duration Strikes
- Material or Personnel Recovery
- Special Reconnaissance
- Intelligence Gathering
- Possibly Unconventional Warfare
- Development and communication of Special Forces Programs of Instruction and training consistent with Navy CONOPS and doctrine.
- Supervise and mentor Romanian NAVSOF responsible for execution of the daily training instruction, exercises, and operations.
- Provide instruction, as needed in hands-on field training, practical application instruction, and operational performance exercise training.
- Monitor the progress of training programs and solutions, trainers and trainees.
- Assist in managing all phases and aspects of training, training development, qualifications and assessment
- Maintain as necessary, metrics or organizational databases to track successful completion of training requirements.
- Act as liaison between program managers, contractors, foreign command and regional tactical personnel at all levels within the facility echelon.
- Assist in development of operational planning efforts using Army Training Process to support training and operational requirements.
- Provide support for the Courses of Instruction, including providing briefs, course materials and mentoring mission planning.
- Mentor staff on expectation management and Theater interaction as it pertains to readiness, management of resources and communications.
- Prepare written reports, power point presentations for the program management, as needed to conduct training.
- Prepare technical and status reports to company and program managers, as required.
- Training Management team and Instructors share responsibility for executing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) instruction in classroom, field and simulated environments.
- Ensure students gain the ability to effectively employ the TTPs necessary, in various scenarios.
- Instructors and Training Management team may be asked to evaluate students' performance and certify their competence in the skills they have been instructed in.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Shall have a minimum of 10 years', TIER-1, Navy Special Operations Forces experience; preferred candidate will have more than 10 years, at an Officer level and with Battalion level command experience.
- Must possess previous instructor experience, with priority given to Special Warfare Center & School (SWCS) approved and/or accredited instructor experience.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Possess and maintain physical fitness & conditioning necessary to deliver this training.
- Knowledgeable in the Navy's Systems Approach to Training and Managing Programs of Instruction.
- Demonstrated expertise in exercise planning and/or curriculum development is required, with preference given to those candidates with 5 years or more experience.
- Must possess strong understanding of training logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and communicate effectively.
- Extensive foreign weapons experience; especially Soviet weapons systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Range Operations.
- Strong skills in Land Navigation and Orienteering.
- Expansive knowledge of tactical medicine and communications.
- Possess high personal standards of technical knowledge & professional competence in delivering course training material.
- Demonstrate high levels of Perseverance and Personal Responsibility
- Working toward an end, with commitment and resolve.
- Must be self-motivated and an autonomous self-starter
- Anticipating the tasks and acting accordingly.
- Display professionalism at all times, behaving as a standard-bearer for the company and the team.
- Must possess mature judgment skills, with studied opinions and ability to make sensible decisions based on personal experiences.
- Adaptability and ability to think and solve problems in unconventional ways
- Recognize, understand and navigate multiple social and/or foreign networks
- Proactively shape the environment or circumstances in anticipation of desired outcomes.
- Must also be a strong team leader who respects others and acknowledges diversity.
- Eastern European language skills, highly desired.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:- Willing to deploy for up to 8 weeks to OCONUS locations. Courses are not conducted in active operational theatres.
- The nature of the training requires high standards of mental and physical strength and agility.
- All instructors will participate in training events in rough terrain that will require the ability to lift/carry 45 pounds, walk up mountainous terrain, walk up to several miles per day with a rucksack, and provide up to 8 consecutive hours of instruction.
- Each associate must be willing and able to perform as instructor (if needed) and/or in a variety of environmental conditions including:
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Cold
- Heat
- Rain
- Snow
- If Necessary, Extreme Inclement Weather
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Sit/Stand - Occasionally
- Walk/Hike - Frequently
- Bend or Stoop - Frequently
- Drive /Reach Above - Occasionally
- Use Hands for Push/Pulling or Fine Manipulation - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry -
- Up to 50 lbs. - Frequently
- 50 to 100+ lbs. - Occasionally
- Alternatively, each associate may be asked to take and pass an age-appropriate U.S. Army Physical Training test
