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Since 2002 MAT has been providing top-quality services to clients representing multiple federal and state-level agencies. Our vision is for MAT to be the company of choice when it comes to providing clients with expert analysis, thoughtful solutions, and professional workforce required to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of work. We know the key to achieving this vision is having the right people on our team, and right now we are looking for a Military Science Instructor (MSI), who will join our team providing support to the US Army ROTC contract.
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Summary
The Military Science Instructor (MSI) will teach effectively in an indoor classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops. Contractor personnel serving as ROTC military science instructors shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises. 
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide military science instruction, Group and/or individual training, field instruction and training in accordance with Cadet Command’s program of Instruction (POI), syllabus, and other ROTC-directed or emerging training in various settings on and off campus, to include field environments.
  • Uses provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach the learning and lesson objectives. Ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully apply theory in practice during training and assessment events outside of the classroom and the academic year. 
  • Provide expert training at Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small unit tactics, and physical fitness.
  • Coach, teach and prepare competitive Cadet teams to include, but not limited to, ranger challenge, drill team, and color guard.
  • Instruct Cadets on the leader/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments, including the squad, platoon and above levels from the NCO perspective.
  • Instruct and prepare Cadets on receiving and executing written and verbal plans and concepts and crisis/contingency management.
• Cadet Summer Training (CST) – Support CST for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, KY.
• Assist Government personnel in marketing/recruiting efforts at recruiting and marketing events, such as freshman orientations, by assisting with Cadet prospect development.
  • Gathers information as it pertains to Cadet prospects and helps with the development of information that can be placed in handouts that will help market Army ROTC.
  • Participates in and supports such events as student orientation, college fairs, parades, and similar events.
  • Provides information to Potentials and Prospects and centers of influence about Army ROTC and how those who might be interested may participate in the ROTC program, complete all necessary training, and commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
  • Showcase the Army ROTC program by escorting community leaders, educators, parents, and other centers of influence through campus tours, providing pertinent information, and answering their questions.
  • Assist Government personnel with inventory and distribution of supplies.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets and students, supplies and materials in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events such as recruiting/marketing, and sustainment operations. (Such support requires a valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of the “Accident Avoidance” training, 15 pax van training, and proof of insurance). Contractor personnel are subject to pecuniary liability for causing the loss, damage or destruction of Government vehicles, IAW AR 735-5 Property Accountability Policies.

Supervisory responsibilities
This position does not have any direct reports. 
Work environment
This position functions primarily in an indoor classroom setting.
Some instruction may occur outdoors and/or offsite, such as Ranger Challenge, Color Guard, Leadership Labs and Field Training Exercises (FTX) (each program will be different).
Other activities such as recruiting events may require travel and could involve being outdoors. 
Physical demands
Ability to speak and communicate clearly.
Ability to physically demonstrate activities as necessary, such as during field instruction, drills, etc.
Ability to operate on uneven terrain during Leadership Labs and Field Training Exercises.
Ability to travel by car, van, truck, plane, and/or other methods to assigned events or activities.
Ability to participate in recruiting events and other events or activities as assigned. 
Travel required
Yes – travel as needed; overnight travel annually to attend CST or other training locations. 
Required education and experience

• Have been a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer within the U.S Army, Active Component, or former or current member in the U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard (Note- Air Force, Marines, Navy, and people that have served in other branches or countries’ military services do not qualify for this position).
• Permanent employment - minimum of six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience.
• Temporary employment - minimum of four (4) years - six (6) years preferred - prior active or reserve military experience.
• Experience shall be current (within the last five years at time of initial assignment as a contractor instructor) and have been terminated with an honorable discharge or retirement.  Service does include working as a GS or contractor supporting the US Army but only if it has been within the last 5 years and if you have previously retired from the US Army or ETS’s with an honorable discharge.
• Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions at that institution.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the Army organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations and policy pertaining to the Department of the Army.
• Have knowledge and experience of military training and field training evaluations
• Possess knowledge of basic Soldier skills; not limited to but includes map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, weapons experience with U.S Army small arms.
• Possess knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition and pyrotechnics.
• Possess computer skills, to include operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations.
• Teach effectively in a classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops.
• Contractor personnel shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in field environment for extended periods during training exercises.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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