Position Overview
RMGS, Inc. is currently recruiting a Technical Instructor - UAS Operations and Planning in Stennis, MS. This position falls under the Technical Instructor labor category in PWS paragraphs 4.2.2 and 4.3.2, with UAS Operations and Planning as the assigned course. The Technical Instructor will provide instruction in a formal training environment and support course curriculum development and management for assigned SBTC courses. The position requires extensive instructional experience, technical curriculum experience, and familiarity with applicable Navy instructions, maintenance, safety, operational risk management, and high-risk training requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide instructional and logistical support, training analysis, and course development expertise for assigned SBTC courses, including UAS Operations and Planning. Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction using effective teaching methods, training aids, and student progress measurement techniques.
- Support the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, review, rewriting, and updating of curriculum for assigned SBTC courses in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135C (series).
- Manage and maintain course curriculum; coordinate with the Training Officer, Learning Standards Office, instructors, and technical specialists on revisions, course schedules, training aids, and technology integration.
- Apply applicable Navy instructions and requirements within assigned courses, including safety, operational risk management, maintenance, and arms, ammunition, and explosives physical security requirements.
- Provide technical support and logistics and maintenance advice for various watercraft equipment and weapon systems, and support assigned UAS Operations and Planning training requirements.
- Support high-risk training involving dynamic and static small arms live-fire activities in accordance with applicable Government requirements. To provide range-safety instruction or serve as Range Officer In-Charge (ROIC) or Range Safety Officer (RSO), complete the criteria in COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 3591.1C and obtain written designation by the Commanding Officer.
- Complete required instructor qualifications, Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS), screenings, certifications, and Government training.
- Perform administrative functions and data entry using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Prepare correspondence in accordance with SECNAVINST M-5216.5, Correspondence Manual, as required.
- Comply with applicable DoD, Navy, USSOCOM, NSW, cybersecurity, information technology, network, and security policies and requirements.
- Maintain professional conduct, excellent work ethics, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and meeting required deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the training mission.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- One of the following education and experience combinations:
- Six (6) years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment without a degree; or
- Four (4) years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment with a degree or certificate from an accredited U.S. college in Education, Engineering, or Instructional Development.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a technical environment involving technical writing, rewriting, and updating curriculum in principles of SOF-unique watercraft systems and equipment.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience as a Navy Enlisted Qualification (NEC) 805A Instructor or sister service/agency equivalent.
- Active Secret security clearance granted prior to employment, with ability to maintain the required clearance throughout employment.
- U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification or equivalent agency certification.
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in course curriculum management.
- Minimum five (5) years of collective experience working with and implementing OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series, OPNAVINST 3500.39 Series, OPNAVINST 4790.4, and OPNAVINST 5530.13C within applicable courses.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in logistics and maintenance support of various U.S. Navy maritime systems, watercraft, and equipment.
- Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
- Ability to complete required Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS), mental, medical, and financial screening and obtain Commanding Officer concurrence in writing within six (6) months of employment to qualify as a High-Risk Instructor in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75 Series.
- Ability to support courses incorporating dynamic and static small arms live-fire activities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a current Mississippi Statewide Security Guard Gun Permit.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
- Ability to maintain the Level 1 Fitness Standard, including the ability to manipulate course equipment, board and disembark vessels, and remain underway during training evolutions.
- Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain required vehicle and equipment licenses or certifications.
- Ability to work non-standard schedules, including weeknights and/or weekends, as required to support training requirements. Non-standard shifts are coordinated in advance and do not exceed eight (8) hours.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to successfully complete all Government-required training associated with assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to comply with applicable Government cybersecurity, information technology, security, and acceptable-use policies.
Company Overview
RMGS, Inc. is a growing small business head-quartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S. Government, allied nations, and private industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. RMGS, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Company Benefits
RMGS, Inc. offers the following benefits as applicable:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and/or TRICARE supplemental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Group and supplemental group life insurance
- Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness insurance
- 401(k)
- Workers’ compensation
- Direct deposit
- Post-hardship differential and danger pay
- Medical evacuation insurance
- Short-term and high-risk life insurance
