C-IED Trainer

Omega Systems is currently reviewing applications for multiple C-IED Training/Instructor positions in the Newport News, VA area in support of the Training Counter-IED Operations Integration Center. Please review the Job Description below.

Job Title: Counter-IED Trainer

Background
The US military employs a Counter Improvised Explosive Device Operations and Integration Center (COIC) to provide state-of-the-art analysis of IED networks and feed information on how to defeat these networks forward to our forces in theater (Iraq and Afghanistan). The COIC workload is such that it only provides Counter-IED support to forces already in theater. The US Army recognized that units preparing for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan require training on this capability prior to their arrival in theater. Thus, the Army created the Training Counter-IED Operations Integration Center, the TCOIC, to meet this need. TCOIC Counter-IED Military Intelligence Analysts stationed in Newport News, VA tie in directly to analysts and systems at the COIC. TCOIC analysts examine and analyze IED networks to determine how best to attack the network, and subsequently prepare intelligence products depicting these networks for Army forces preparing training for deployment. Specifically, the analysts tie in thru sophisticated intelligence software tools to the COIC to obtain actual theater-specific intelligence data, sanitize it, and prepare training products for units training at home station and the Combat Training Centers. Then, TCOIC training specialists make contact with Army units preparing to deploy to theater and establish contact with them about 10 months prior to deployment to provide them with the training the units need to fall in on the COIC capability once deployed. Specifically, the trainers become subject matter experts on the COIC suite of software and hardware tools (Deployable Common Ground Station-Army, Geo Browser, UDOP, etc) and prepare to teach brigade combat team/division/corps commanders, staffs, and intelligence functional staffs on the capability of the COIC. They do this both at unit locations and at the Combat Training Centers. They advise commanders and staffs, as well as individual soldiers, on the dynamics of the IED threat and how best to defeat it, and thus play a critical role in helping our forces defeat IEDs and save the lives of our Soldiers. In short, they are “taking part in the fight” and making a direct contribution to our war effort. We are looking for dedicated, Counter-IED trainers who have significant Counter-IED experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Education:
Must have a high school diploma, a Bachelor's degree is a plus

Job Location
On site at the Training Counter-IED operations and Integration Center (TCOIC) in Newport News, VA

Experience:
•Counter-IED operational experience in Iraq or Afghanistan
oExplosive ordnance disposal
oRoute clearance missions
oLocal area patrolling
oIED network defeat
oIED tracking, disarming, disposal
•Be able to attain instant credibility in a brigade/division/corps command post with Counter-IED knowledge and experience
•Instructor experience is a plus
•Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.


Security Clearance:
Personnel must have a current US Government SECRET security clearance and subsequently be able to obtain a TOP SECRET classification.