Dec 19, 2014

Lead EOD / CIED Instructor

Employer:  A-T Solutions, Inc
Location:Baghdad,  Iraq
Req Id 11983
A-T Solutions, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for experienced and qualified Subject Matter Expert
(SME) Team Leads with significant and verifiable experience in C-IED and IED Defeat operations to fill a challenging and rewarding position. This position will be responsible for managing and providing training alongside of Coalition Forces training Host Nation in all aspects of C-IED methodologies to enable response to IED and explosive hazard incidents as part of a Mobile Training Team (MTT). Personnel may be armed and will be required to wear personal protective equipment during the course of duties that may require extensive travel to various remote locations throughout the Iraq area of operation.

Responsibilities:
• Provide instruction on current domestic and international insurgent threats, tactics and procedures to include; IED threats (e.g. victim operated, command initiated…); tactical site exploitation; explosive hazards; homemade explosive hazards and the planning process to respond to an IED/Surface Ordnance scene/incident in both a permissive and non-permissive environments.
• Deliver group-paced instruction on current C-IED tactics techniques procedures (TTP), EOD related tools, improvised/homemade C-IED tools, to include explosive demolition and the application of explosives for explosive hazard reduction.
• Preparation and facilitation of practical hands-on training with specialized training devices, detection and identification equipment/methods and the theory and application of electronic countermeasures.
• Perform set-up and management of IED/UXO practical exercises for student scenario based training. Evaluate response procedures, to include command and control and provide advice/mentorship as required.
• Contribute to curriculum improvements of course materials through continuous research, Intel gathering and training revision.
• Provide recommendation and inputs for development and manufacturing of current theater exercise props as required for specialized training exercises.
• Conducting IED research using web and web-based tools such as CIDNE, TIGR, Palantir, ACME, WEAT, COIC, periodicals, journals, open source Internet, etc. to identify and interpret evolving threats and innovations in TTP within the C-IED and Counter-Terrorism communities.
• Conduct assessments of students/participants to evaluate their learning progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Supervises, provides leadership to and reviews the work of assigned staff and is responsible for the application of company policies.
• Coordinates training events and ensures all training and logistical requirements are met.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience in C-IED operations.
• Excellent technical knowledge regarding IED/UXO recognition and reaction to include insurgent IED attack TTP.
• Knowledge of Specialized C-IED Enablers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver complicated curriculum to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experienced in the planning and development of training curriculum.
• Possess superior relationship and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work in a small team environment that includes U.S., Host Nation and Coalition personnel.
• Ability to interface with all levels of US and foreign military command.
• Able to meet requirements for deployment to CENTCOM AOR.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
• Minimum of a Secret Clearance is required
• Must possess a civilian passport.

Experience:
• 15+ years of combined experience in the EOD/SOF/Engineer/C-IED community preferred.• In depth knowledge of C-IED required.
• Previous experience working with Host Nation forces/local nationals preferred.
• Overseas operational experience in Iraq and/or Afghanistan preferred.
• Formal military instructor certification or civilian equivalent highly preferred.
• Recent experience conducting group-paced instruction via an interpreter preferred.

Education:
• Bachelor’s with 8-10 yrs of experience, or a Master’s with 6-8 yrs of experience.
• 15+ years of professional experience can be substituted for degree.


Duration: 
Minimum 6 month deployment required Clearance
Required: Current Secret

How to Apply
http://is.gd/SSSCvL