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Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014]

Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014]

ProSidian Consulting

Camp Lejeune, NC

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management And Operations Consulting Services firm that focuses on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. See Link To the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014] for Training on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Working On-Site (Client Site) in The Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 Area Contract Contingent generally located across the Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 Across The Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coast Region supporting USSOCOM MARFORSOC MRTC seeks cleared PR/SERE instructor cadre for high-risk SOF training.

We seek Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014] candidates with relevant Defense, And Security Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Defense, And Security Sector Clients such as USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - ***Enter PWS - Supplies and Services*** Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) [***Enter PWS - Supplies and Services***] in the Defense, And Security Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as US Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) (USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC) | U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) - Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC), Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) Generally Located In Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 and across the Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coast Region (Of Country/World) Working On-Site (Client Site).

High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services and Solutions to deliver realistic high-risk SERE and personnel recovery training to prepare forces for isolation.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014]

Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) Senior Instructor-rated personnel with 12+ months independent Full Spectrum Level "C" (FSLC) SERE instruction at MARFORSOC, DoD Instructor Certification, 12+ months in assigned section as HRTI, and full compliance with PR/SERE Certified Instructor standards.

No less than 66% of Instructor staff qualified at or above Senior Instructor 16 CFTE (including higher qualifications)

The role(s) are located in the Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coast Region, at or near Camp Lejeune, NC 28542.  Initially identified Work Site Address (Working On-Site (Client Site):  USSOCOM | MARSOC

BLDG 1116, Sneads Ferry, NC 28547-8368

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) | ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014] (USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0014014) Candidates:

Required Skills/Qualifications

- Must meet the MRTC PR/SERE requirements and have been awarded the MRTC Senior training instructor rating.  This is based on an instructor performance and passing a knowledge/skills board.

- Minimum of 12 months conductin

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide MARFORSOC PR/SERE with contractor support, including qualified SMEs, to fill required positions.  All instructors are required to meet the minimum requirements of:

- Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

- Graduate of an approved DoD FSLC SERE Course or a combination of SERE Level C and a Peacetime Detention and Hostage Detention (PGDHD) (or its equivalent - i.e.  SERE 211, 215 or 225) as certified on a DD214 OR be willing to successfully complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE FSLC SERE course.

- Minimum of 3 years of service in the US military with a minimum general discharge under honorable conditions.

- SERE Instructors are expected to be subject matter experts (SMEs) in all aspects of PR/SERE Training consistent with assigned section duties and instructor certifications IAW Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) SERE Training and Education Guides 28 March 2016: Preparation and Planning, Evasion, Resistance, Captivity Resolution, Support to Recovery, and documents listed SOW. 

All SERE contractor personnel shall be responsible for accomplishing the following:

- Develop, update, review, and deliver (instruct/present) the required POI techniques, tactics, and procedures for all course material.

- Perform pre-course coordination and preparation of required schedules, training areas, and materials for all assigned training events.

- Develop and deliver all required Code of Conduct (CoC), Personnel Recovery (PR) principles and procedures, worldwide survival and evasion TTPs, resistance and escape POIs, academic role play labs (ARLs), field training exercises, and resistance training laboratory (RTL) exercises depicting simulated captivity situations, course materials.

- Develops and executes PR/SERE training and effects personnel recovery across the range of military operations, possibly isolating events and the spectrum of captivity, Wartime (POW), Peacetime Governmental Detention (PGD), and Hostage Detention (HD) training scenarios as required for each iteration.

- Provide written/verbal assessments and student reviews for coach, mentor, and remediate functions supporting student capabilities and training requirements.

- Generate and administer staff and event evaluations through training reports and after-action reports (AARs) at the conclusion of each training iteration.

- Coordinate end of FSLC course recovery activities and events as directed with staff and PTOC personnel.

- Assist in the development and training of newly assigned Contractor, Active Duty and DoD Civ (GS) personnel, as well as refresher training IAW the MARFORSOC PR/SERE SOP and emerging tasks/requirements as defined by the COR/Command.

- Assist in the development of new concepts and doctrine for the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course.

- Perform and research technology assessments to stay current on capabilities to support the Government's efforts to improve the quality and scope of training and for PR/SERE SME development.

- Analyze course content, trends in adult learning, and coaching, mentoring, and remediating student performance and make recommendations concerning course/POI improvement.

- Apply a practical understanding of the regulations, policies, field manuals, lesson outlines, courseware and POI utilized to conduct PR/SERE training.

- Use professional judgment in applying interpretations regarding approaches to be taken in the development of PR/SERE training programs.

Perform Range Safety Officer (RSO) duties in support of PR/SERE.

- Shall complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and its accompanying Individual Training Standards (ITS) immediately upon hire to meet the requirements for basic instructor rating.

Required Skills/Qualifications

- Must meet the MRTC PR/SERE requirements and have been awarded the MRTC Senior training instructor rating.  This is based on an instructor performance and passing a knowledge/skills board.

- Minimum of 12 months conductin

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the Defense, And Security Sector and Senior PR/SERE High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Candidates principally support ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Professional and Management Development Training initiatives and aligned with Training activities ***Enter Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline*** Functional Area Activities. 

Advanced FSLC SERE instruction and role-play execution skills; independent instructor performance, section leadership support, and evaluation readiness; GS-11 Step 4 equivalency, MRTC Senior rating, 12 months independent instruction, must comprise 66% o

Competencies Required

  • instructors shall be available to support Specialized SERE (SERE 811) training requirements, Resistance Instructor Training Course (SERE  860) or any additional Full Spectrum Level "C" SERE course requirements, and Post Training Events (PTEs) as directed by the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Director.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Clothing / PPE during ISO PR/SERE Training: 
  • a) Garrison attire: During the conduct of the academic or classroom instruction and SERE class debriefings, Contractor employees shall wear business casual (serviceable collared shirt, long pants (no denim jeans), closed toed clean shoes, no baseball caps indoors, etc.) or MARFORSOC PR/SERE designated attire per command policy and/or COR direction.
  • b) Field / role play training attire: During the conduct of field (urban, rural, or role play events), contractor employees shall wear the PPE and/or costumes provided per the SOW and program requirements.  All attire shall be IAW good order and discipline expected of SOF professionals and at the discretion of the COR.
  • The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide non-standard rental vehicle support for all tasked SERE functions. This includes Full Spectrum Level C SERE (up to 10 iterations for 19 days) and Post Training Events (7 iterations for up to 5 days) and other tasked requirements. All rental vehicles will include 24-hour roadside assistance and applicable insurance with a zero-dollar ($0) deductible. The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide the following vehicles which shall be received at rental car locations in the local area.
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 15 Passenger Van | Quantity: 6 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: Cargo Van | Quantity: 6 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 4x4 SUV (Full Size, 3rd Row) | Quantity: 3 | Est. Days: 187 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 4x4 Truck (Full Size) | Quantity: 2 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance

Other Details

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure all personnel are able to meet and maintain all HRTI requirements and continue to earn further specialized PR/SERE qualifications throughout the duration of the contract.

A Standard FTE for this task order equates to 1,920 hours per year, starting on the anniversary date of the contract award/option.  The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure any absences (including leave, medical emergencies, etc) lasting more than ten (10) consecutive workdays are backfilled with a fully qualified candidate for the duration of the absence or until permanently filled.  The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure fully qualified personnel are in place to fill vacancies per the SDS when personnel depart this task order.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

  1. Personal Effectiveness - The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
  2. Continuous Learning - Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
  3. Leadership - Inspiring, guiding, and motiv...

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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