Mar 25, 2013

Special Forces Weapons (18B) Instructor

Employer: PDI – Partnership for Defense Innovation
Location: Tirana, Tirana, Albania
Job Description
Instructor, 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
The Partnership for Defense Innovation is accepting applications for a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B) Instructor.
The place of performance for this effort is Albania, with a base period of performance of one (1) year.
Roles and Responsibilites
As a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B) Instructor, the individual shall be part of a Mobile Training Team (MTT) deploying to Albania to provide instruction and training to foreign SOF personnel.

Housing and meals will be provided; all team members will live in the Albanian SOF barracks (austere individual rooms). There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms in this role.

Required skills and Experience
Applicant shall possess a minimum of four years’ experience serving in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B), assigned as a member of an ODA. Further:
Applicant will be a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course.
Completed the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course.
Shall be a graduate of Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC)
Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED.
Shall have Special Operations Battalion experience, and must have deployed as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant or higher.
Applicant must possess expert knowledge of the subjects to be taught.
Prior experience as a military instructor in the related skill is highly desired.
Prior experience working with and training foreign military personnel is highly desired.
Experience instructing Special Forces planning and the Military Decision Making Process.
Applicant must be able to impart effective instruction using computer-based presentation equipment, as well as proficient in delivering training with use of an interpreter.
Applicant must be knowledgeable of NATO SOF operational procedures in the CENTCOM AOR and the Albanian SOF Battalion.
CENTCOM Combat deployment experience required.

Additional Requirements:
C-JTSCC 952.225-0009 Medical Screening And Vaccination Requirements For Contractor Employees Operating In The CENTCOM Area Of Responsibility (AOR)(Aug 2011).
Medical physical exam within the last 12-months with no chronic conditions that would prevent performances of duties in a semi-austere, seasonably hot environment with limited access to “western standard” medical care.
Ability to present proof of negative HIV test within 90 days of traveling overseas.
Physically fit with ability to present a professional military appearance and bearing.
Ability to pass an Army APFT (age appropriate) with a score of 275 points or above, as will be conducting physical fitness training five days a week.
Applicant must be consistent with AR 670-1 grooming standards and AR 600-9 Height and Weight standards, in order to utilize Army uniforms and equipment in the performance of duties.
Must possess a current U.S. Tourist Passport, which will not expire within 14 months of being hired.
Must possess a current U.S. Driver’s License, which will not expire within 14 months of being hired.
Candidate must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
Must be able to, upon request, provide at least one successful NCOER in your MOS while on a SF Detachment team.

If interested and qualified, please send your resume and cover letter to recruit@ncpdi.org. No phone calls, please.

The Partnership for Defense Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
How to Apply If interested and qualified, please send your resume and cover letter to recruit@ncpdi.org. No phone calls, please.