ASOTC INSTRUCTOR (Contingent)

Athenix Special Missions seeks a motivated, career and mission-oriented ASOTC Instructor to join our team in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

**Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award. Start Date To Be Determined**

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Clearance Requirement: Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance with TS Eligibility

ASM Quality Policy: To meet or exceed our customers' expectations for quality, delivery, and service through continual improvement, striving to meet our objectives, and committing to meeting all legal and statutory requirements

Program Introduction: Join a high-performing team dedicated to shaping the next generation of elite operators. As an ASOTC Instructor, you will directly influence USSOCOM's mission success by delivering sophisticated instruction on advanced skills programs, ensuring our forces are prepared for the most complex global environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research, develop, and author comprehensive doctrine to support evolving Special Forces missions and instructional requirements.
• Deliver expert-level instruction to trainees, evaluating and counseling them on the subtle, difficult concepts of the subject matter.
• Prepare and execute complex field training exercises (FTX) across urban and rural CONUS environments, ensuring rigorous oversight and supervision.
• Coordinate and brief high-level military and civilian officials on program status, training outcomes, and mission readiness.
• Safeguard and account for all government property and highly classified documents, ensuring zero loss or compromise of mission-sensitive materials.
• Operate in demanding conditions, maintaining performance during non-standard hours and in extreme environmental climates.
• Execute TDY travel in strict alignment with the established Course Schedule and Structure to support mission-critical training objectives across various locations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training Certification: Must be a graduate of the Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course (ASOTC) AND either the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), SEAL Qualification Course, or MARSOC Raider Training Course.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of dedicated Special Operations experience.
• Instructional Knowledge: Proven skill in the TRADOC-approved Systems Approach to Training (SAT).
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep familiarity with USSOCOM training policies, Advanced skills, and current course doctrine.
• Physical Readiness: Must maintain a high degree of physical fitness, capable of moving 6 miles through various rough terrain in extreme heat or cold.
• Communication: Must possess excellent verbal communication skills to effectively instruct and evaluate trainees on complex subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive Tenure: Ten (10) or more years of Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.
• Advanced Leadership: Prior experience leading and supervising large-scale field training exercises.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Recent experience with the most current regulations governing Emerald Nomad and USSOCOM policies.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance prior to starting; current Secret level clearance with TS eligibility is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time while in a classroom setting.
• Must be able to move 6 miles a day through various and rough terrain in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, while supporting field training exercises.

Athenix Special Missions is a world leader in designing, building, and developing realistic training exercises for Special Operations, conventional forces, and partner nations. Our experience ranges from planning individual team training events to executing 2,000-person joint exercises.

Our mission-tailored solutions include tactical and strategic training events and exercises and often integrate live forces with virtual and constructive training domains. By bringing together the right combination of subject-matter expertise, domain insight, and advanced technology, we help improve mission readiness, increase situational awareness, and enhance performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status