Open-Source Research Instructor (SOF-SME)

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC • Fayetteville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT) & Open Source Research (JNAT/OSR) Instructor is a SOF Subject Matter Expert (SOF-SME). This role supports the United States Army Special Operations Command’s (USASOC) and US Marine Corps Special Operations Command’s (MARSOC) subordinate units, and other DoD commands. The primary mission is to ensure all personnel engaged in training and exercises are prepared to the highest standards for worldwide deployment in Joint Operating Environments. The position involves collaboration with active-duty military personnel and other agency members. The SOF-SME will assist the JNAT Program Lead (JNAT-PL) and unit training and operations sections by applying JNAT techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs), using an Agile program management approach, and the ADDIE instructional design model. This role requires coordination with the JNAT-PL, unit Operations and Training Chiefs, subordinate unit training and operations chiefs, analysts, curriculum development experts, and instructors to ensure alignment of exercise, training, and education program materials and methods with stated objectives. The SOF-SME will also contribute to the review of course and program elements, making recommendations for adjustments. The individual will be trained as a JNAT & OSR Instructor to integrate TTPs into Exercise and Operational design and support JNAT & OSR course execution. Additionally, the SOF-SME will work with Quality Assurance to ensure improved methods and processes adhere to published regulations.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and skills in instructional design theories.
• Must have knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies and analyze findings.
• Past performance in directly participating with and supporting SOF & Special Forces units in operational and formal school environments.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.
• Past performance as a SOF or SF Operations and Training Chief, instructor, teaching, or related field with 5 years of related work experience.
• Past performance conducting assessment, and performance evaluations.
• Experience supporting multinational and Joint Operations is required.
• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Security Clearance: Secret

Nice To Haves

• Strategic SOF planning, organizing, and analyzing instructional development activities desired.
• Joint Special Operations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the JNAT-PL, Ft. Bragg Joint Program Coordinator (JPC), unit Operations and Training Chiefs, course managers, and internal analysts to build and improve the unit training management program and curricular activities.
• Support the planning and design of emerging exercises, education, and training events, coordinating instructor and student materials, evaluations, and alternate learning methods.
• Support, coordinate, help execute, and assess individual student, staff, and collective unit training across the JNAT & JST program as a SOF/SF-SME and JNAT & JST Instructor.
• Work with students, staff, and subject matter experts to identify target audience and specific training needs by MOS and pre-deployment requirements.
• Execute Exercise and classroom training in garrison and field environments.
• Train as JNAT/OSR Instructor (JNAT/OSR-I) and support JNAT & OSR Courses after completion of training.
• Train as an OSR & Open-source Intelligence Research Instructor (OSR/OSINT-I) and support OSR/OSINT courses during and after completion of training.
• Coordinate instructional research and analysis on learners and facilitators.
• Attend meetings and participate in customer briefs aboard Ft. Bragg, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Benefits

• highly competitive compensation package
• exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed