Master Trainer – Tactical Radios

Description

Job Location: Remote / Spring Lake, NC

Travel Requirement: up to 30%

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Sherpa 6 has an exciting opportunity for Master Trainers in support of USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS). The Master Trainer is responsible for training Sherpa 6 Integrators and SOCOM personnel on all fielded SOF Tactical Communications (STC) platforms to ensure the Integrators and user competencies align with program objectives. Tasked with the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs, the Master Trainer creates essential materials such as manuals, presentations, and Plans of Instruction (POIs). In addition to conducting training sessions for Integrator personnel, the Master Trainer ensures that these individuals acquire the necessary skills to effectively train end users on both SOF, and Joint Staff Programs of record, as well as unit-sponsored commercial technologies upon request.

Responsibilities:

• Train Sherpa 6 Integrator personnel on required STC platforms
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs.
• Create essential materials such as manuals, presentations, and Plans of Instruction (POIs).
• Ensures that these individuals acquire the necessary skills to effectively train end users on both SOF, and Joint Staff Programs of record, as well as unit-sponsored commercial technologies upon request.
• Stays up to date on current and emerging technologies by actively scheduling and attending vendor-sponsored training events or studying vendor documentation to attain a trainer-level proficiency.
• Collaborate closely with regional site leads, the Master Trainer identifies unit-specific training needs and tailors solutions accordingly.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Record training activities to track Integrator competencies at an individual level. Master trainer must maintain and ensure training is up to date.

Requirements

• 5+ years of SOCOM experience.
• Military Instructor Training Course or similar Instructor Qualification or demonstrated Instructor experience
• Strong background in DoD tactical/strategic communications and network architectures.
• Subject matter expertise in the configuration, training and support of the AN/PRC-163 & 167 radios and the L3Harris Communications Planning Application (CPA).
• Proven expertise or in-depth knowledge of AN/PRC-161 Handheld Link 16 BATS-D (Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System – Dismounted) radio and proficiency with the Tactical Radio Application eXtension (TRAX) software.
• Proven expertise or in-depth knowledge of AN/PRC-137, TRQ-43, and AN/PRC-160 radio systems, as well as strong understanding of High Frequency (HF) communication theory and antenna theory.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor training
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience and/or 10-15 years of Special Operations experience.
• Knowledge of the NettWarrior ecosystem and ATAK/TAK tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and Office Suite administration.
• Experience in Linux administration, PKI, Docker, and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with Android/iOS systems and wireless transport technologies.

What will set you a part?

• Knowledgeable of tactical networks and tactical communications systems
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn other software, hardware and communications platforms outside of current skillset

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

Background/Drug Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.