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Role Player - Blackstone VA

Blackstone, VA · On-site

$39.50 - $52/hr

The Role Player will provide support to training events while understanding scenarios and being ... Work is often performed outdoors, in tactical field conditions, including inclement weather such as ...

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IIT Role Player - Hawaii

Kailua, HI · On-site

Role players may be required to "die in place" or to be captured after a simulated firefight ... Must be able to walk up to 2 miles over rough and uneven terrain in a tactical field environment.

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Foreign Language Role Player

Cherokee Federal

Sierra Vista, AZ • On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description


Foreign Language Role Player
Foreign Language Role Players will play various positions, and/or groups of people representing possible situations in the execution of training scenarios for units conducting training and will provide essential training experience to Soldiers by realistically, accurately, and convincingly portray HUMINT and CI sources in a variety of role playing scenarios, in diversified settings and environments, such as practical, and situational exercises.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Foreign Language Role Player: $19.00-$20.00
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Foreign Language Role Player Responsibilities Include:
  • Conducts communications in designated language and meet oral, written, and conversational grammar requirements in accordance with the training scenario.

  • Realistically, accurately, and convincingly portrays HUMINT and CI sources in a variety of role-playing scenarios, in diversified settings and environments, such as practical, situational exercises.

  • Memorizes critical data contained in each role.

  • Remains sufficiently familiar with each role so as to portray assigned role with little reliance on or referral to the role script.

  • Conveys information and data in response to student's correct and proper interview skills, questioning and/or elicitation techniques, in accordance with Government provided references, procedures and forms.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Foreign Language Role Player Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
  • High School diploma.

  • 2 years related experience. Experience with situational training is preferred.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to realistically convey the required characteristics of roles as they are assigned.

  • Proficient in the English language, able to communicate effectively with Team Leaders, and capable of following verbal directions in English from the testing lane Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge NCOIC).

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNDS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Similar searchable job titles:
Role Player
Training Scenario Actor
Simulation Participant
Performance Role Player
Tactical Training Role Player
Keywords:
Training Scenarios
Role-playing
Simulation Exercises
HUMINT (Human Intelligence)
Communication Skills
As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance to qualify.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.
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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

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Architectural services

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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