ASOTC Senior Instructor (CONTINGENT) at TRISTAR – Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

We are seeking a motivated, career and mission-oriented ASOTC Instructor to join our team in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. 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 SOF specific programs, ensuring our forces are prepared for the most complex global environments. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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.

• 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, programs, 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 ASOTC 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.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.