Jul 26, 2014

Mobile Strike Force Company Trainer - Afghanistan

Employer: Raytheon
Location: Afghanistan

Job Description:
The Mobile Strike Force Company Trainer shall implement and operate programs, practices, and procedures for developing optimal utilization of support personnel. Design and administer programs to train all levels of personnel on Mobile Strike Force Company operations, organizational maintenance management, company operations and training, and recovery operations. When necessary, develop tests and visual aids, coordinate class arrangements, conduct training classes, develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities, and develop train the trainer
classes. Develop programs and practices to identify developmental needs including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. If required, may use technical experts to assist in training.


Provides command and control, supervision, and technical guidance to the Mobile Strike Force Company Headquarters and Strike Force Platoons


Provides operations training to the Mobile Strike Force Company and platoons to include the platoon leader, platoon sergeant, squad leaders, and drivers for all Strike Force Platoons and Sections


Trains the Mobile Strike Force Company Commander to be responsible for all aspects of the Mobile Strike Force Company and associated property, equipment and facilities



Trains company personnel to management all facets of Mobile Strike Force operations related to the planning, operation, coordination and evaluation of all methods of company operations. Trains on all types of operations to include preventive maintenance and logistical support to the Company.


Trainer shall train duties at the Mobile Strike Force Company level of operations


Train the trainer and then monitor trainer progress


Train on company operations, supply and organizational maintenance operations, and recovery operations


The Mobile Strike Force Company Trainer shall report to the nearest Team Lead as well as the Program Manager located at Camp Morehead


Trainers will be responsible for regularly interacting with US military personnel


Based on circumstances that are unique to their work locations, trainers will be responsible for making on the scene decisions as to how to execute the curriculum


Along with their local site managers, trainers will be responsible for assessing how well
the ANA students have learned the coursework



Based on qualifications, candidate may be identified as a Team Leader. Team Leads provide support, leadership and oversight for a ANASOC Training Team (ATP). The Team Lead shall report to the ATP Program Manager (PM) and may interface with COR, TOR CSTC-A and CJSOTF-A in Afghanistan, and participate in meetings and conferences as directed by the PM. The Team Lead shall participate in ensuring all elements of program coordination and management elements are met, including but not limited to:


Monitor training and actively assists or provide direction as needed


Creating, maintaining and delivering to the ATP Program Manager all required reports


Provide to the ATP Program Manager required data/information for monthly performance review and training reports



Work Location:

Various locations throughout Afghanistan




Work Hours:

Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice. Standard hours are determined by the contract and could range from 50 - 72 hours weekly while at an OCONUS work site(s) and a standard 40 hour work week while at CONUS work sites.



Required Qualifications:

Have been a military E7 or higher with at least five years' experience working at the operations in a U.S. Army Stryker Unit to include Stryker Company Operations time and a US Army MOS equal to a 11B or 11M series 11 Series Officer Branch Qualification with Stryker Company/Battalion experience. Qualified Master Gunner is highly preferable.


Must be able to proficient with MS Office Skills


Must be able to competently operate Personal Computer (PC) Skills


Excellent Interpersonal and People Skills


Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills


Good Organizational Skills


Good Project Management Ability and Skills


Must be willing to work and live in Afghanistan with an understanding that could potentially be further assigned to any location in Afghanistan based upon the needs of the U.S. Government


Must be willing to work in harsh or adverse environments


Must be willing to deploy and live on forward operating bases operated by Afghan National Army under austere conditions without regular U.S. PX and Commissary facilities


Must be willing and able to travel outside of protected areas via military convoys or MILAIR, and wear protective clothing and equipment as required. In the conduct of their training contractors may encounter hostile forces


Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders


All tours are unaccompanied


Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance




Required Education:
Must have a Bachelor's Degree but equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement and some education can be used in lieu of work experience.

Desired Qualifications:
Master Gunner qualified
Prefer extensive Stryker Company operations background
Prefer previous experience training and advising foreign military soldiers

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) provides a full range of ISR, navigation, weather, cybersecurity, training, logistics, mission support and engineering solutions for the intelligence community, government and commercial customers. IIS, which operates at nearly 500 sites in 80 countries, is headquartered in Dulles, VA. and generated $5.5 billion in 2012 revenues.

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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