Sr. Combat Arms Advisor
Duty Description
The Sr. Combat Arms Advisor serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing advisory support to the Government on combat arms–related programs, with a focus on Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) for Army air and ground combat systems. The individual provides detailed technical, operational, and programmatic advice related to unique contractual, acquisition, and execution requirements.
Responsibilities include participating in customer strategy and planning meetings; installation support requirements meetings; site construction inspections; site surveys; data collection activities; form-fit-function testing; and New Equipment Training (NET) events. The advisor supports weekly team meetings and other program engagements as required, typically not exceeding five meetings per month, and conducts travel approximately twice per quarter in support of site visits, testing, inspections, and training events.
The Sr. Combat Arms Advisor applies extensive operational experience to assess system suitability, training effectiveness, and operational relevance, providing expert recommendations to support decision-making and ensure alignment with Army training, readiness, and combat arms requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
10 years of experience
Former Army Combat Arms Master Gunner (e.g., Armor, Infantry, Aviation, or Fires)
Demonstrated experience with:
Active Secret Clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
Senior NCO or Warrant Officer leadership experience
Experience advising acquisition or program management teams
Familiarity with Army training doctrine and capability development processes
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