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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for opfor role player in the United States is $42.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.54 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Opfor (Opposing Force) Role Player job involves simulating enemy forces during military or law enforcement training exercises. Role players help create realistic scenarios by acting as adversaries, civilians, or other key individuals to improve trainees' readiness and decision-making. This role often requires physical activity, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to follow scripted or improvised scenarios. It is typically used in tactical, combat, and security training environments to enhance realism and mission effectiveness.

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A typical day as an Opfor Role Player involves preparing for and participating in simulated training scenarios that replicate real-world adversary tactics. You’ll work closely with training coordinators, other role players, and safety personnel to ensure each exercise runs smoothly and realistically. Throughout the day, you may be required to quickly adapt to changes in the scenario, follow specific scripts or objectives, and provide feedback after exercises. The work environment is usually outdoors or in controlled training facilities, requiring teamwork, attention to safety, and physical activity.

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To thrive as an Opfor Role Player, you need a solid understanding of military tactics, strong observational skills, and physical fitness, often supported by prior military or law enforcement experience. Familiarity with simulation equipment, battlefield effects tools, and role-specific safety protocols is important. Standout candidates possess adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to realistically portray various adversary roles within training scenarios. These skills ensure realistic, safe, and valuable training experiences for participants, ultimately contributing to mission readiness.

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Bilingual Exercise Role Player (Spanish/English) - 1099 Independent Contractor

Hurlburt Field, FL • On-site

Nemean Solutions, LLC
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Job Type
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Description

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.


Job Overview:

Support military training exercises by portraying assigned roles that enhance mission realism. Role Players may portray opposition forces (OPFOR), high-value individuals, American citizens, Department of State personnel, local nationals, medical personnel, or other scenario-specific characters. Conversational Spanish fluency is desired for select positions.


This role is a 1099 independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits. Services will be performed during the following period of performance:

  • Dates: 17 - 23 September 2026
  • Work Schedule: 10-hour shifts

Work hours and dates are fixed based on Government training requirements and are subject to mission schedule adjustments.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Portray assigned characters during military training exercises.
  • Remain in character and follow exercise instructions throughout each scenario.
  • Safely operate assigned small arms training weapons and/or simulators.
  • Wear designated attire appropriate to assigned role and region.
  • Work in rural, urban, and maritime environments under varying weather conditions.
  • Support exercise realism while adhering to all safety protocols.
Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Education:

  • Must have prior military, law enforcement, or comparable experience.
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Conversational fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish sufficiently to support realistic military training scenarios.
  • Current or recent practical knowledge of small arms weapons systems, including proficiency in the safe operation of weapons and/or weapons training simulators.
  • Ability to meet OPNAVINST 6110.1J Physical Readiness Program standards.
  • Ability to work in austere environments and varying weather conditions.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the exercise location.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, and move across uneven terrain.
  • Ability to lift and carry training equipment as required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid, rural, urban, and maritime environments for extended periods.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous OPFOR or military exercise role player experience.

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