Armorer Support

ITA International • San Antonio, TX

115d

About The Position

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, 'In The Arena.' Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, 'The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.' We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking an Armorer to join the team supporting the 391st Fighter Squadron at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, Texas. *Please note this opportunity is contingent upon successful contract award*

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as an Air Force military member awarded AFSC 3P0X1B with Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 312OR.
• 2 years of experience as a military member or DoD civilian with equivalent qualification (defined as a graduate of the Air Force Combat Arms Apprentice Course, Navy Master at Arms (MA) Trainer/Planner, Army Master Gunner at Battalion Level or higher, or Marine Corps Master Gunner (MG qualified)).
• Possess a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit’s Combat Arms program and serve as the unit’s primary armorer.
• Manage weapons training support operations to include activities on firing ranges, multiple facilities, resource and supply functions, weapons maintenance operations, and a munitions account.
• Review and update operations instructions annually, documenting reviews electronically or on a general-purpose form.
• Build and maintain Operations Instructions to provide guidance for local policies/procedures required to manage the unit’s Small Arms/Light Weapons (SA/LW) training, range operations, and SA/LW maintenance programs IAW squadron policy.
• Ensure all permanent and temporary modifications to SA/LW systems are approved by the Small Arms Program Office, and coordinated with Air Force Security Forces Center, Weapons Management Branch (S4W), Combat Arms Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC)/Force Generation Weapons Logistics (FGWL).
• Create a SA/LW inspection report for all types of inspections (i.e., Semi-Annual, Pre-Embarkation, Pre-Issue, Turn-In), to be completed within five duty days of completing the inspection.
• Address the report to the weapon custodian of the unit possessing the SA/LW, with a suspense date to correct the discrepancies not to exceed 30 calendar days.
• Manage the physical security regarding weapons, munitions, and keys.
• Account for all weapons, munitions, and associated equipment.
• Design armories and clearing zones, IAW AFIs/AFMANs (e.g., AFMAN 31-129) and local requirements.
• Ensure all assigned and TDY personnel are safely handling weapons IAW AFMANs (e.g., AFMAN 31-129, attachments 2 through 18) and local requirements.
• Verify each individual’s authorization to receive weapons and/or ammunition.
• Manage the weapons cleaning program.
• Ensure each weapon is cleared before issue or turn-in.
• Visually inspect and clear each weapon to ensure all ammunition is removed prior to storage.
• Store weapons IAW AFMAN (e.g., AFMAN 31-129, attachments 2 through 18).
• Determine accurate combat weapons support requirements.
• Identify short- and long-term resource and funding issues and make resolution recommendations to commander.
• Research and identify cost-effective training requirements for assigned personnel.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training plan within established timeframes.
• Perform Combat Arms Training & Maintenance (CATM) duties IAW AFIs/AFMANs and local guidance.
• Conduct firing range operations and courses of fire IAW AFIs/AFMANs (e.g., AFI 36-2654, AFMAN 36-2227) and local guidance.
• Obtain and maintain qualification on all instructed SA/LW and courses, for which you are required to instruct.
• Coordinate with the squadron weapons officers to maintain and personalize approved AF lesson plans with emphasis on enhancing student learning effectiveness IAW AFIs/AFMANs.
• Obtain and utilize SFMIS to document daily training, maintenance operations, and weapons qualifications.
• Train all armorers and clearing barrel officials IAW AFIs/AFMANs and local requirements.
• Train, qualify, and certify personnel on AF SA/LW and courses.
• Evaluate and correct student performance during SA/LW training IAW AFIs/AFMANs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees