SERE Instructor

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.

About the role

This onsite role in Southern Pines, NC involves training select Department of Defense (DoD) personnel in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) principles, following DoD policy and guidance. Duties will require a willingness and ability to work in austere conditions, nonstandard hours, and occasional weekends. Limited short-duration CONUS travel may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct instruction during individual, small, and large group laboratory settings as it relates to the principles of SERE and procedures supporting DoD policy, guidance, and the Code of Conduct.
• Conduct training events and assess student performance during the learning processes.
• Use blended learning techniques such as eLearning tools, lectures, classroom discussions, team exercises, readings, case studies, role-play, and demonstrations of required skills through work-related tasks.
• Develop training materials, coordinate, and resource training events.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees to support team growth.

Requirements

• Must have a Secret US Government Clearance to be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. (US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance.)
• Must pass a human-factors screening.
• Experience delivering instructional teaching sessions that meet specific learning objectives.
• Ability to facilitate learning by applying subtle course facilitation skills and effective presentation skills.
• Sound working knowledge and proficiency in the use of instructional methodologies (informal lecture, guided discussion, and role play) to present information and dilemmas.
• Basic level MS Office skills (specifically Word and PowerPoint) and proficiency with using email.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable as needed.
• Willingness to travel for an on-site interview at your own expense.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local resident.
• Graduate of an accredited U.S. military/government survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) course.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense guidance regarding the Code of Conduct.
• Graduate of a basic instructor course with an understanding of training approach and processes.
• Operational experience in Personnel Recovery tasks or with SERE TTP.

Pay

Compensation: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.