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Field Operations Advisor, Army Programs

CoVar · Durham, NC

Secret clearance preferred

Posted 2026-09-17 · Verified live 2026-09-17

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About this role

<p><strong>About CoVar</strong></p>

<p>CoVar is an&nbsp;AI/ML R&amp;D software company with offices in Durham, NC and McLean, VA, that uses artificial intelligence to solve problems that matter.&nbsp;Our teams build AI/ML solutions that help the DoD detect enemies and threats, help biomedical researchers find new cures, and help&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;machinery to prevent injuries and environmental catastrophes. We are passionate engineers dedicated to pushing the bounds of what AI/ML can do in the real world.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>About this position</strong></p>

<p>CoVar is&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a highly experienced combat arms professional to help productize and integrate its&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) technology into US Army combat arms units.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;draw on your operational credibility and military experience to build relationships with Army leadership, demonstrate CoVar’s technology on unit equipment, and serve as the critical link between units using our&nbsp;AiTR&nbsp;and CoVar’s engineering team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This role is ideal for a former senior NCO who understands combat arms formations from the inside out, is comfortable briefing commanders and their teams at every&nbsp;echelon, and&nbsp;wants to shape how the Army adopts next-generation targeting technology. As CoVar's&nbsp;DoD-facing work grows, this role may expand to support&nbsp;additional&nbsp;programs beyond&nbsp;AiTR.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>

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<li><strong>Build strategic relationships:</strong>&nbsp;Engage with Brigade, Division, and Corps level leadership to build relationships and awareness of CoVar&nbsp;AiTR&nbsp;product capabilities.</li>

<li><strong>Support unit-level fielding:</strong>&nbsp;Liaise with Battalion-level leadership to understand,&nbsp;demonstrate, and field CoVar&nbsp;AiTR&nbsp;systems on unit equipment.</li>

<li><strong>Travel to support the force:</strong>&nbsp;Travel to unit locations to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;and troubleshoot CoVar&nbsp;AiTR&nbsp;systems on unit equipment.</li>

<li><strong>Brief commanders and their teams:</strong>&nbsp;Prepare and deliver product integration and&nbsp;impact&nbsp;briefs for unit commanders and their&nbsp;teams, whether selling&nbsp;new technologies&nbsp;or explaining fielded ones.</li>

<li><strong>Inform engineering with operational insight:</strong>&nbsp;Provide insight to CoVar engineers on using-unit equipment, doctrine, SOPs, and TTPs related to camera-based fire control, C2, and/or ISR systems.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>MOS:</strong>&nbsp;Served in MOS 11-series or 19-series.</li>

<li><strong>Rank:</strong>&nbsp;Retired or separated at the rank of E8 or E9 (11Z6O or 19Z6O preferred).</li>

<li><strong>Key additional&nbsp;skill identifiers:</strong>&nbsp;J3, A8, K8, or R8.</li>

<li><strong>Clearance:</strong>&nbsp;Eligibility for a US security clearance is&nbsp;required; an active Secret clearance or above is preferred.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Competitive salary, cash bonus, equity structure, and 401k with employer contributions</li>

<li>Excellent health care coverage, including dental and vision plans</li>

<li>Parental leave</li>

<li>Short-term and long-term disability insurance</li>

<li>Life insurance</li>

<li>Flexible work schedule</li>

<li>Tuition support</li>

<li>PTO and paid holidays</li>

</ul>

<p>Visit us: www.covar.com</p>

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