Senior Trainer CMD/IEDD

The Senior Trainer- CMD/IEDD will be the Team Lead's principal trainer and mentor for Conventional Munitions Disposal (CMD) and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat (IEDD) training and capacity building task order requirements. The job location depends on the program, but this position is typically based out of locations in Africa.

Specific Duties

• Provide SME input and participate in the development, analysis, and evaluation of policy, processes, or systems related to EOD, C-IED, and site exploitation. These SOPs will be in line with best practices and meet the legal requirements of Host Country rules of evidence and legal system.
• Plan, organize, manage, and conduct effective classroom, laboratory and practical instruction in unique tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for specific EOD operations.
• Develop C-IED operations and exercises to include search of routes, compound clearance, counter explosives-laden unmanned aerial systems (UAS), vehicle clearance, explosive handling, and EOD drills and procedures.
• Ensure all C-IED training is focused on defeating IED effects, and attacking the IED network to increase unit survivability, refine SOPs and improve TTPs.
• Train and mentor host-country nationals in EOD and C-IED disciplines.
• Assist and mentor EOD officials in establishing the foundation for expanding the EOD capacity application to other criminal investigative activities.
• Maintain and record all training courses and participants
• Coordinate directly with training units and other authorized organizations for all range facilities and training areas
• Responsible for ensuring the enforcement Safety standards on all ranges and or training areas; maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements are met.
• Facilitate supplemental in-country training and mentoring with participation in other international or regional training events to reinforce international best practices.
• Coordinate with various U.S. Government programs and officials optimizing opportunities for collaboration and cross-training.
• Maintain currency on all aspects of C-IED trends, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: The Senior Specialty Trainer - CMD/IEDD shall have the following qualifications unless otherwise approved in advance by the CO and COR:

• Minimum of ten (10) years U.S. or NATO military explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) occupational specialty at E6-E9; WO2-WO5; O3-O5.
• Minimum certification as International Mine Action Service (IMAS) EOD Level 3 or other internationally recognized equivalent. [EOD certification and competency standards are spelled out in IMAS 9.30.]
• Demonstrated experience conducting EOD planning and operations in austere environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as senior trainer to a foreign security partner with directly related experience in capacity building.
• Recent experience (EOD unit) while deployed to a combat, peacekeeping, or other contingency operation.
• Extensive instructional and training background.
• Demonstrated skills in the principles and techniques of instruction.
• Excellent software skills on Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Proven ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interface on a regular basis with host nation unit leaders, managers, and trainers.