SERE Instructor

Amentum; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) 

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Southern Pines, NC seeks a SERE Instructor to train DoD personnel in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) following DoD policy. This on-site role involves delivering instruction, assessing learners, and applying blended learning techniques across diverse settings.

The position offers an hourly rate of $32.00–$35.00 under the Service Contract Act, with benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, retirement matching, educational reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required to obtain Top-Secret clearance
• Pass a human-factors screening
• Experience delivering instructional sessions that meet learning objectives
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficiency with informal lecture, guided discussion, and role play
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint) and email usage
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication and adaptability
• Willingness to travel for an on-site interview

Responsibilities

• Conduct instruction across individual, small, and large groups on SERE principles
• Assess student performance during learning processes
• Use blended learning techniques (eLearning, lectures, discussions, exercises)
• Develop training materials and coordinate training events
• Provide guidance and coaching to colleagues
• Work in austere conditions with nonstandard hours and occasional weekends; travel may be required

Skills

Instructional delivery

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

We are seeking candidates for a SERE Instructor position in Southern Pines, NC. This onsite role involves training select Department of Defense (DoD) personnel in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) principles, following DoD policy and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conducting 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.
• Conducting training events and assessing 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.
• Duties may include developing training materials, coordinating, and resourcing training events.
• May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees to support team growth.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Secret US Government Clearance to be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: 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.
• Must have a sound working knowledge and proficiency in the use of instructional methodologies (informal lecture, guided discussion, and role play) to present information and dilemmas.
• Must have at least basic level MS Office skills (specifically Word and PowerPoint) and proficiency with using email.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable as needed.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for an on-site interview at their 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.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

Compensation $32.00 - $35.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/31/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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