Jan 9, 2013

Counterinsurgency Advisory and Assistance Team (CAAT) Counterinsurgency (COIN) Advisor

Employer : Metis Solutions
Location:  Kabul, Afghanistan

Job Description
Overview: The CAAT COIN Advisor provides subject matter expertise in the theory, doctrine, and practice of COIN operations.

Specific Duties:
Provide COIN Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to CAAT headquarters, Regional Commands (RC) Teams and supported units
Monitor, assess and report to CAAT HQs and RC teams on the COIN performance of personnel and organizations in theater

Develop and propose testing, fielding and implementation of COIN solutions including (but not limited to) new tactics, equipment, technology, training, doctrine and concepts, in support of CAAT RC Teams and supported units
Provide COIN field advice and assistance as needed to RC headquarters and tactical units to improve operational performance
Collect, refine, disseminate, monitor and assess COIN best practices in theater
Maintain continuous communications with the RC CAAT Team Leader and report on their location, activities, well‐being and operational needs
Perform other tasks as directed by RC Team Leader or CAAT HQs

Technical Skills Required:
Word Processing: Professional Knowledge
Power Point Presentations: Professional Knowledge
Spreadsheet Management: Professional Knowledge

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in strategic analysis or COIN‐related field

Experience:
Minimum of 10 years work experience in counterinsurgency‐related fields and previous operational experience in OIF/OEF campaigns
All applicants for this position must possess a current DoD TS/SCI clearance in order to be considered for employment
Must be willing to deploy to live and work in a potentially hostile environment designated by the US Government as an Imminent Danger Zone or Hostile Fire Zone
Must be willing and able to live and work under field conditions, to include living and working in temporary facilities (i.e., tents)
This position requires superior communications skills and experience working daily with General Officers or equivalents on operational or administrative elements
This position requires the contractor to be trained and equipped to operate in the field, and to spend approximately 15‐20 days a month embedded at the tactical level under austere conditions

Contact:
Metis Solutions
1660 Duke St.
• Suite 201 
• Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.647.5042 
Fax: 703.647.6259
Email: mwaltz@metisolutions.com