Instructor Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Personnel Recovery Instructor, I will serve as an instructor for the client subject matter expert on personnel recovery tactics, techniques and procedures, with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and instruction of personnel recovery tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Facilitate Operations-based Exercises in support of international security programs.
• Facilitate Discussion-based Exercises to update and build plans and policies in support of international operations.
• Review established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
• Plan, prepare, and organize course material for presentation to students in classroom instruction, practical exercises, as well as field training exercises.
• Coordinate the administrative functions associated with student records, instructor management, and course execution.
• Evaluate training course organization and implementation in order to ensure objectives and standards are met.
• Continually assess and ensure exams and exercises are effective in enabling students to meet or exceed course standards and objectives.
• Review and analyze trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations; suggest the need for revision to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the training curriculum effectiveness and quality.
• Participate in curriculum revision and development.
• Continually assess and ensure curriculum currency and relevance based on current operational environments and threat assessments.
• Assist instructors in other security related subjects.
• Research and review current open-source information related to the client's security standards.
• Present personnel recovery briefings to a wide range or audiences.
• Keep abreast of current techniques, methods, policies, and procedures for personnel recovery events.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for the client's personnel recovery.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all personnel recovery tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as reporting criteria and standard operating procedures, (SOPs).
• Conduct operations risk management.
• Provide assistance in conducting practical exercises.
• Ensure training records are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist with Personnel Recovery Teams equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Ensure optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
• Maintain requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in managing and facilitating interagency Discussion and Operations Based Exercises.
• Minimum two (2) years instructor experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant hard skills tactics experience.
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred.
• Top Secret Clearnce is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of personnel recovery methods.
• Knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations, use of force, civil liability, and appropriate techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices.
• Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits 

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine.
• Dental & Vision.
• EAP.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

 Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials demonstrating physical challenging practical exercises.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel, use of non-lethal projectiles (firearms), air assets (helicopters), pyrotechnics, and fast-moving vehicles.
• Must be able to work on-site in Blackstone, VA.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.