SOF Coach/Mentor

Valiant is looking for a SOF Coach/Mentor to join our team! In this role you will support the JRTC and NTC Programs with the overall successful execution of the training objectives for the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Mission Support contract by providing subject matter expertise to rotational training units thereby creating exercise realism and a positive training environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Ability to fill a specific role, and coach/mentor while in role, as assigned by the SOF RP Branch Manager.
• The Coach/Mentor will follow scripted and non-scripted scenario driven training events while maintaining close, interpersonal interaction with the rotational training unit, JRTC/NTC Cadre, and other role players.
• During the exercise scenario, the Coach/Mentor will be asked to replicate a given persona or position, as authentically as possible, based on personal experience or knowledge. This may include typical daily life, duties and responsibilities of the position/role or realistic portrayal of an adversary, among other duties.
• Within the exercise scenario, Coach/Mentors will interact with host nation officials and civilians, representatives of other foreign governments, and various U.S. DoD personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience. 18-Series SOF experience. Must have a comprehensive understanding of military fundamentals, customs and courtesies.
• Familiarization with military organization and terminology.
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  Maintain a positive team environment with the customer, outside agencies and other contract staff.
  
  
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  Will be expected to understand and support Client's processes, procedures, and mission objectives.
  
  
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  Possess and maintain excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
  
  
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  Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening; will be subject to random drug screening.
  
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Former Special Operations Forces experience in the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia or Latin America.
• Prior experience working in classified setting.
• Cognizant of the current state of play concerning national security strategies and geographic geo-political environment that will be replicated in the scenario.
• Current US Passport.

• Must maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to meet job demands and operate for extended periods in rural or urban outdoor environments, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Will integrate with JRTC/NTC rotational training units and cadre, performing duties in alignment with scripted competency standards.