K-9 Trainer

ITA International; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ITA International is seeking a K-9 Trainer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will support the 9th Air Force Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, providing subject matter expertise, training oversight, and mission-focused security services across multiple locations in the region.

The role emphasizes planning, documenting, and executing Military Working Dog training, maintaining records, and coordinating with base security operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience providing MWD team training.
• Graduate of the Department of Defense Kennel Masters course.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Avalid state and be able to obtain a Government issued Driver’s License.
• Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct and document Military Working Dog (MWD) training.
• Supervise care and feeding of dogs, ensure kennel and kennel facility maintenance, and manage transport of MWD.
• Coordinate training and duty schedules for all MWD. Ensure that all administrative, accountability and medical records are maintained.
• Obtain all training support requirements.
• Responsible for storage, inventory and accountability of all training aids.
• Act as primary or alternate equipment custodian for all accountable assets.

Skills

MWD training experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a K-9 Trainer to join the team in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the 9th Air Force, a key component of the United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) overseeing operations in the Middle East. This position provides subject matter expertise to the 9th Air Force Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, helping ensure base security and critical support services in one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions in the world. The 9th Air Force serves at other locations such as Al Dhafra AB, UAE; Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait; Al Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait; Prince Sultan AB (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA); Muwaffaq-Salti AB (MSAB), Jordan; Al Udeid AB, Qatar and in CONUS.

• Planning, scheduling, conducting and documenting all Military Working Dog (MWD) training. Will ensure that all MWD team proficiency training is current and maintained.
• Assist kennel master with all operations, Including but not limited to: supervise the care and feeding of dogs, ensure kennel and kennel facility maintenance, and manage transport of MWD.
• Coordinate training and duty schedules for all MWD. Ensure that all administrative, accountability and medical records are maintained.
• Obtain all training support requirements.
• Responsible for storage, inventory and accountability of all training aids.
• Will act as primary or alternate equipment custodian for all accountable assets.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Five years of experience providing MWD team training.
• Must be a graduate of the Department of Defense Kennel Masters course.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Avalid state and be able to obtain a Government issued Driver’s License.
• Training and experience in U.S. Air Force Equipment Custodian process, is desired.
• Secret security clearance.

All employees must successfully pass all medical screening as required per CENTCOMdeployment standards.

Under the 9AF ESFS contract, all applicants are subject to an in-depth background check to ensure regulation compliance. Eligible applicants will not have any of the following:

• Pending criminal or civil charges (including divorce/child custody proceedings)
• Felony arrest record
• Alcohol related arrest in the last five years
• Any type of moral turpitude arrest record/history (including, but not limited to, prostitution, pandering, voyeurism, public indecency)
• Any type of involvement in hate crimes
• History of violence
• Involvement in any group or organization that espouses extralegalviolence as a legitimate means to achieve an end

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.