(AFG) Military Intelligence Company (MICO) Trainer

Job Description: The US has a requirement to organize, man, equip, and train Special Infantry units for the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF). This Special Infantry organization, Ktah Khas (KKA), is an elite, highly mobile, light Infantry unit that specializes in assaults on conventional targets throughout Afghanistan. The MICO Mentor will ensure the all duties and responsibilities are executed in a timely manner as per the assigned Statement of Work. The MICO Trainer interfaces on a daily basis with the on-site US Commander. The MICO Trainer participates in meetings and conferences as directed by the appointed the SITP Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager and/or Technical Oversight Representative (TOR)/ Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). The MICO Trainer works independently and reports to the SITP Program Manager located on Camp Scorpion, Afghanistan. Location: Kabul, Afghanistan (Camp Scorpion) Required Hours: Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice. Standard will be to conduct training six (6) days per week for up to twelve (12) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s) and a standard 40 hour work week while at CONUS work sites. Occasional surges in effort may be required to meet training requirements. Responsibilities: · MICO Trainer will advise the KKA MICO Command Team, and provide training to the KKA MICO personnel. · Be familiar with and provide training to KKA MICO Personnel on all intelligence disciplines applicable for the KKA to sustain unilateral intelligence capabilities, while using HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, OSINT, and All-Source Intelligence in support of full spectrum operations. · Be familiar and comfortable with training their KKA counterparts in the intelligence cycles necessary to carry out various operations such as F3EAD. · Be familiar with, or willing to learn, Low Level Voice Intercept (LLVI) deployment and operation and imagery development and analysis. · The MICO Trainer will train the KKA MICO to possess the skills to independently conduct the tasks listed in para 3.1 of the SITP PSW (S2). · Provide deliverables in an accurate and timely manner. Required Qualifications: · Must be able to obtain an Interim DoD clearance prior to start · Must have a background in U.S. Military Intelligence or a Government Intelligence Agency, served as an O3/GS12 equivalent or higher · Deployed operational experience in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), with a minimum of 12 months experience in Afghanistan preferred. · Have Special Operations experience and served as an All-Source Analyst, service or government role equivalent. · Demonstrate the ability to provide training support as necessary to cover all intelligence disciplines applicable for KKA sustainable and unilateral intelligence capabilities, while using HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, OSINT, and All-Source Intelligence in support of full spectrum operations. · Be familiar with and expect to train their KKA counterparts in the intelligence cycles necessary to carry out various operations such as Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate (F3EAD) for targeting and triggering operations. · Superb leadership and management skills. · Able to clearly communicate in a timely manner both verbally and written. · Able to resolve workplace conflict management. · Willing to travel and routinely meet with senior Resolute Support (RS) and ANDSF leaders. · Knowledgeable in all aspects of training development, management, and operations. · Experience with POI refinement and development. · Team player — must be able to professionally interact and work with team members and senior US military/coalition military advisors and Afghan ANDSF leaders and students. · Detail-oriented with the ability to work under challenging deadlines. · Possess knowledge and technical expertise with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). · Must attend and pass USG deployment requirements at CRC, Fort Bliss, Texas. Desired Qualifications: · Active DoD Secret Clearance · Familiar with relationships between NSOCC-A, CSTC-A, and the ANSDF. · Previous experience training and advising foreign military soldiers. Physical Requirements/Working Environment · Include but are not limited to the wear of body armor and helmet Personal Protective Gear, unassisted lifting and carrying of duffle bags not exceed the weight of 70 lbs per piece, and the unassisted movement over uneven terrain. · Must be willing to work and live in Afghanistan with an understanding that there could be further assignments to any location in Afghanistan based upon the needs of the U.S. Government, to include hostile and austere areas. · Must be able to attend and pass USG deployment requirements at CONUS Replacement Center (CRC), Fort Bliss, Texas or equivalent location. · Must meet the medical requirements for the position being offered as determined by a pre-employment medical screening and in accordance with published CRC and USCENTCOM medical deployment standards. · Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to eight (8) hours per day and sit for up to three (3) hours per day. · Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs. · Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders. · Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print. · Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. · Employee will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, and under austere conditions. · May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment. · May be exposed to extreme noise from aircraft, hostile fire, and other acts of aggression associated with this region. Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied Required Education (including Major): Bachelor’s degree from accredited school & six (6) years of related experience, OR four (4) years related experience with Master’s degree. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (14 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement. 84243

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