Advanced Raids Instructor

Job DescriptionJob Description

Innovative Reasoning, LLC is recruiting for an Instructor/Subject Matter Expert in the tactics techniques and procedures employed during amphibious raids.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist the lead military instructor with planning, coordination, and development of course material and exercise design.
• Assist the Amphibious Raids Branch staff in the development of Training Area requirements and requests.
• Coordinate and supervise role player and intelligence scenario for training exercises.
• Develop and publish detailed training plans, letters of instruction, and training schedules as required to support EOTG in the accomplishment of training objectives and to ensure quality training in line with EOTG’s Course Objectives.
• Amphibious Raid curriculum development, including the development of foundational documents such as Performance Evaluation Checklists and Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)/Amphibious Raids Training Continuums.
• Support the Amphibious Raids Branch Officer in Charge with coordinating efforts of II MEF EOTG evaluation updates to stay in line with I and III MEF counterparts.
• Train II MEF and other approved units in raid operations to enhance tactical capabilities in support of real-world contingencies.
• Maintain proficiency in all tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with assigned courses through AARs, Marine Corps Doctrine, and SOPs.
• Update and guide the Amphibious Raids Branch in the development of emerging concept evaluation metrics and requirements.
• Serve as instructor/evaluator during pre-deployment certification exercises.
• Plan and conduct evaluations for Amphibious Raids.
• Participate in High-Risk Training (HRT) and perform ORM assessments to ensure that HRT events are executed safely.  
• Develop and provide instruction and training across the following courses in support of operations, focused on:
  • the planning of small boat operations,
  • over the horizon navigation,
  • and Company sized amphibious raids.
• Participate in exercise After Action Reviews.
• Provide the students feedback on their progression and performance, and when necessary, facilitate opportunities to remediate areas where students do not meet training objectives.
• Conduct formal classes, demonstrations, practical exercises, and live fire instruction.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of TRAP Amphibious raids.
• Subject Matter Expert in small boat operations, over the horizon navigation for specialized marksmanship, small unit urban tactics, and Company sized amphibious/mechanized/helo-borne raids training in support of MEU operation.

Supplemental Duties:

• Manage the Amphibious Raids Branch Sharedrive and Microsoft Teams page as the Information Management Officer for the Branch.
• Maintain a repository of training materials to support evolving TTPS.
• Participate in Course Content Review Boards as required.
• Responsible for all administrative duties resulting from providing specialized training support services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education/Qualifications and Certifications:

• AA/AS Degree, or HS.
• USMC Sergeants Course or higher, or service equivalent.
• Graduate of a USMC or Special Operations Small Boat Training program.
• USMC Basic Instructor Course or service equivalent.
• Curriculum Developer Course.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of common commercial computer applications (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) and peripheral equipment to produce a variety of documents, charts, graphs and briefing materials and devices/equipment (tablets, smartphones, etc.) to present and execute training.

Experience:

• Honorably discharged (DD-214 bearing the requisite characterization of service and MOS, verification required), prior Non-Commissioned (NCO) or above in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Combat veteran with recent and relevant experience in current TTP’s.
• 10+ years of Military Experience (USMC).
• MEU/RECON experience.
• Experienced with VBSS and G/O Plat assault training.
• Past performance in conducting live fire CQT events and live fire shoot house training.
• Range of prior experience: 0369 Staff Sergeant to 0302 Major that has conducted Amphibious Raids and is familiar with the R2P2 process.
• Participation in a leadership position (0369/0302) on any MEU and/or experience serving in a billet at MEF, Division, or Regiment as an evaluator or scenario developer.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field specifically related to supported Military Occupational Specialties.
• Former Instructor at EWTGPAC/EWTGLANT/EOTG.
• Experience in MAGTF Training and Readiness Standards. Research, deconstruct, and link applicable orders and standards for development of emerging concepts and scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with SNCOs and Officers.
• User-type knowledge of field communications equipment, specifically AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-148, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-152, AN/PRC-153, and other military communication devices, software (e.g., Tactical Assault Kit), and apps.

Location: Position is at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Stone Bay, NC.

Work Environment:

• The contractor will work in a mixed civilian/military environment providing amphibious raid training to deploying units.
• Work conditions can vary from a busy office environment to fieldwork, both subject to frequent interruptions. Additional specific details related to working conditions may be outlined in the Performance Work Statement or Client Contract.
• May occasionally be required to work non-routine office hours, travel to other locations, or work extended hours in support of training events or exercise.

Physical Demands:

• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Additional specific details related to physical requirements may be outlined in the Performance Work Statement or Client Contract.
• Be physically capable of performing all tasks specified in the Performance Work Statement or perspective area of expertise or prescribed in the EOTG Period of Instruction.

Work Schedule: Full time.

License and Other Requirements:

• Hold a valid US Driver’s License, with ability to operate private, commercial and Government owned motor vehicles (POV/GOV).
• Possess a current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must be able to obtain a contractor's common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol (NIPR).

Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Security Clearance: Currently possess an active U.S. Secret level security clearance and can obtain a Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR) access token with access to government SIPR computers.

Travel:  Approx. 6 weeks (cumulative) per year for non-consecutive periods of 1-week, or less; off base training in CONUS locations; conduct periodic off base site surveys; attend various sustainment training when available.

Company DescriptionIR’s mission it to provide superior and affordable services and solutions, a culture of excellence, and fiscal accountability in support of our nation and customers. We are committed to Superior Employees who are accountable and engaged, Superior Quality which provides ethical, value-added customer focused support, and Superior Reputation for professional, intelligent, and responsible performance in all aspects of our business.

Since 2009, IR earned the reputation for providing the highest quality professional services to the federal government in areas of Project Management, Acquisition Logistics, System Acquisitions, Administrative, and Training Support. We are proud of our broad customer base with employees in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Japan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.Company DescriptionIR’s mission it to provide superior and affordable services and solutions, a culture of excellence, and fiscal accountability in support of our nation and customers. We are committed to Superior Employees who are accountable and engaged, Superior Quality which provides ethical, value-added customer focused support, and Superior Reputation for professional, intelligent, and responsible performance in all aspects of our business. \r
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Since 2009, IR earned the reputation for providing the highest quality professional services to the federal government in areas of Project Management, Acquisition Logistics, System Acquisitions, Administrative, and Training Support. We are proud of our broad customer base with employees in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Japan.\r
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\r
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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