OPFOR Role Player – Live Military Training Specialist

SkyBridge Tactical, LLC; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBridge Tactical LLC in Southern California is assembling a team of role players for live, scenario-based military training exercises. You will portray civilians, detainees, and opposing personnel, following scripts precisely while wearing scenario-appropriate gear and protective equipment.

Work shifts can span long training days, including nights and weekends, with travel to multiple training sites across Southern California.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance, maintained throughout employment.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background check and high-risk training suitability screening.
• Basic familiarity with weapons handling and safety.
• Reliability, professionalism, and the ability to take direction in a fast-paced training environment.

Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in live training scenarios, following the scenario script precisely without improvising or changing its scope.
• Wear scenario-appropriate clothing and headgear, along with required protective equipment.
• Take part in scenarios involving restraint, searches, and engagement with non-lethal marking ammunition (Simunition, UTM, or paintball) while wearing protective gear.
• When directed and after safety instruction from military staff, fire training weapons loaded with blank or marking ammunition, and throw, place, or initiate inert training devices.
• Act as opposing force (OPFOR) personnel when assigned.
• Follow all range safety instructions, Training Time Out procedures, and direction from the Lead Role Player and military safety personnel.
• Report incidents, equipment problems, and lessons learned to support after-action reviews.

Skills

Active SECRET clearance

US citizenship

Background check

Weapons handling safety

Reliability

Professionalism

Take direction

Job description

SkyBridge Tactical LLC | Southern California (multiple training sites)

Clearance: Active SECRET clearance required.

Position overview

SkyBridge Tactical is building a team of role players for an anticipated contract supporting military training exercises in Southern California. Role players portray civilians, detainees, and opposing personnel in live, scenario-based training. They add realism and stress that prepare service members for situations they will face in real-world operations.

Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in live training scenarios, following the scenario script precisely without improvising or changing its scope.
• Wear scenario-appropriate clothing and headgear, along with required protective equipment.
• Take part in scenarios involving restraint, searches, and engagement with non-lethal marking ammunition (Simunition, UTM, or paintball) while wearing protective gear.
• When directed and after safety instruction from military staff, fire training weapons loaded with blank or marking ammunition, and throw, place, or initiate inert training devices.
• Act as opposing force (OPFOR) personnel when assigned.
• Follow all range safety instructions, Training Time Out procedures, and direction from the Lead Role Player and military safety personnel.
• Report incidents, equipment problems, and lessons learned to support after-action reviews.

Required qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance, maintained throughout employment.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background check and high-risk training suitability screening.
• Basic familiarity with weapons handling and safety.
• Reliability, professionalism, and the ability to take direction in a fast-paced training environment.

Physical and safety requirements

• Able to be restrained (zip-tied) for prolonged periods and to be searched by trainees while restrained.
• Able to stand and lie prone for extended periods, with and without restraints.
• Able to wear a full-face helmet, throat guard, and groin guard.
• Physically fit, with no limitations or medical conditions that would prevent work in austere outdoor environments and during hours of darkness.

Preferred experience

Prior military service, and previous role player or OPFOR experience supporting military or law enforcement training.

Work schedule and travel

Work is intermittent and scheduled around training events, which typically run several consecutive days. Training days can last up to 12 hours and often run from afternoon into the early morning, including nights and weekends. Schedules may shift by up to two days due to weather or other delays. You will travel to training sites throughout Southern California, and some remote sites involve group lodging.

Anticipated start date: Contingent upon contract award, anticipated in late October 2026, with initial training events expected shortly after.

Employment is subject to contract award, customer approval, clearance verification, required suitability screening, and satisfaction of all position requirements.

Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position and is not an exhaustive list of every duty.