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Strategic Operations Inc.

Standardized Patient

San Diego, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Summary A Standardized Patient (SP) is a specialized role player, a person who can accurately and ... Tactical Training Laboratory in San Diego, CA, or another location at the direction of the client.

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for tactical role player in the United States is $80,547.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tactical role player?

A Tactical Role Player (TRP) is a professional who participates in military, law enforcement, or security training exercises by simulating real-world scenarios. They portray civilians, hostile forces, or other roles to enhance the realism of training sessions. TRPs help trainees develop critical decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Their work supports mission readiness by providing immersive, hands-on experience in controlled but realistic settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tactical role player?

To thrive as a Tactical Role Player, you need a strong grasp of military or law enforcement tactics, keen observational skills, and experience in training or simulation environments. Familiarity with simulation equipment, scenario management systems, and potentially certifications such as CPR/First Aid or security clearances are often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to follow complex instructions are important soft skills for success in diverse training environments. These skills ensure realistic, safe, and effective training scenarios that help prepare trainees for real-world missions.

What are the typical work environments and team structures for tactical role players?

Tactical Role Players often work on military bases, law enforcement training grounds, or specialized simulation facilities, frequently outdoors or in built environment mock-ups. Teams usually consist of other role players, training coordinators, and instructional staff, working closely to deliver accurate and immersive scenarios. You can expect to collaborate with training participants and adapt to evolving role assignments based on the day's specific training objectives. This collaborative environment requires flexibility and a strong team-oriented mindset, as the success of the simulation depends on realistic role portrayal and effective communication among all participants.

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Infographic showing various Tactical Role Player job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,547 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Deputy Services Director

Tactical Revolution, LLC

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$104K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description

About Tactical Revolution, LLC

Tactical Revolution, LLC is a Florida and Virginia Beach-based company providing specialized products, training support, role player services, logistics support, and operational solutions for government, defense, and law enforcement organizations. Our Services Division supports complex training events and episodic contracts requiring disciplined planning, reliable staffing, strong logistics coordination, equipment accountability, and professional execution in demanding environments.


Position Overview

Tactical Revolution, LLC is seeking a Deputy Services Director to support the planning, staffing, logistics, and execution of government and defense-related training contracts. This position will report directly to the Services Director and help manage the day-to-day operations of the Services Division. The Deputy Services Director will assist with reviewing project requirements, identifying management team and key personnel needs, coordinating Managers and Assistant Managers, supporting role player staffing, planning logistics, tracking equipment readiness, and ensuring each contract is properly prepared, staffed, equipped, executed, and closed out in accordance with customer requirements and company standards. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Review PWS, SOW, contract documents, and customer requirements to identify staffing, management, logistics, equipment, and execution needs. 
  • Assist in planning the management team, key personnel,  Managers, Assistant Managers, logistics personnel, and role player support required for each contract. 
  • Coordinate with Managers to ensure that contract requirements, safety expectations, role-player responsibilities, equipment needs, schedules, and reporting requirements are understood. 
  • Support planning for project operations, including staffing, schedules, meetup locations, transportation, call sheets, daily accountability, safety briefs, and customer support requirements. 
  • Coordinate with teammates to ensure role players, firearms, simulated weapons, protective equipment, wardrobe, communications equipment, vehicles, lodging, airfare, storage, shipments, and other contract support needs are planned and ready. 
  • Help ensure sensitive equipment, serialized items, weapons, SIM/UTM/blank-fire systems, protective gear, training aids, and other company property are properly tracked, staged, issued, recovered, inspected, and documented. 
  • Monitor contract readiness, personnel issues, shortages, travel issues, logistics gaps, safety concerns, and customer feedback. 
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, information security, and accountability across all assigned projects. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on company needs, contract requirements, expertise, and operational priorities.

Requirements

 Required Qualifications

  • At least 12+ years of prior Special Operations military operational leadership experience. Prior SOF, Naval Special Warfare, MARSOC, or similar operational background. Experience as a Troop Chief, Team Leader, Senior Instructor, Training Director, Exercise Planner, or Operations Manager. Former senior enlisted military leader, such as E-7 to E-9, or equivalent operational leadership experience. 
  • Experience leading teams ranging from 11 to 150 personnel in field, training, tactical, operational, logistics, or contract support environments. 
  • Experience coordinating personnel, schedules, travel, vehicles, lodging, equipment, vendors, and field support requirements. Ability to read, understand, and act on PWS/SOW requirements, contract documents, and customer expectations. 
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PDF tools, email platforms, and shared document systems. 
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through without constant supervision. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or travel as required to support operational needs. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and moving parts at the same time. 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with role player operations, military training events, range safety, high-risk training support, SIM/UTM/blank-fire systems, sensitive equipment accountability, and field logistics. 
  • Experience managing sensitive, serialized, controlled, or high-accountability equipment. 
  • Familiarity with DoD contracts, DFARS, ITAR, FFL-related accountability, defense logistics, controlled materials, or government training support. 

Work Location and Schedule

This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA. The Deputy Services Director will primarily support company operations from the Virginia Beach area but will be required to travel to training sites, contract locations, vendor locations, or customer sites at least 40% of the time. This position may require extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or short-notice availability depending on contract timelines and operational requirements.


Compensation

This is a full-time, salary-exempt position, depending on experience and qualifications, with project-based bonuses and incentives.

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