Army Military Science ROTC Instructor - Temporary

Management Analysis Technologies (MAT), Inc • Farmville, VA

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About The Position

MAT is seeking a Military Science Instructor (MSI) to support its U.S. Army ROTC contract. The instructor teaches standardized instruction and creative workshops in indoor classrooms and field-training settings, following Cadet Command’s Program of Instruction, syllabi, and other ROTC-directed or emerging training. The role requires demonstrated ability to instruct during military field exercises and to live and instruct in field environments for extended periods during training exercises.

The MSI provides military science instruction, group and individual training, field instruction, and assessment; prepares Cadets in Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small-unit tactics, physical fitness, leadership relationships, planning, and crisis or contingency management; and coaches competitive Cadet teams. The instructor also supports Cadet Summer Training for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, Kentucky, recruiting and marketing activities, campus and community events, inventory and supply distribution, and transportation of ROTC personnel, Cadets, students, supplies, and materials. The position has no direct reports. Work is primarily in an indoor classroom, with some outdoor and offsite instruction and recruiting activities. Travel is required as needed, including annual overnight travel for Cadet Summer Training or other training locations. The position is temporary, beginning November 1, 2026, with an end date to be determined in 2027.

Requirements

• Must have served as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Active Component, U.S. Army Reserve, or Army National Guard; service in other military branches or other countries’ military services does not qualify.
• For temporary employment, at least four years of prior active or reserve military experience is required; six years is preferred.
• Military experience must be current (within the five years before initial contractor-instructor assignment) and have ended with an honorable discharge or retirement. Army GS or contractor support service counts only if within the last five years and the person previously retired from the U.S. Army or separated with an honorable discharge.
• Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions.
• Have thorough knowledge of Army organizational structure, mission objectives, functions, procedures, and Department of the Army regulations and policies.
• Have knowledge and experience in military training and field-training evaluations.
• Know basic Soldier skills, including map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, and experience with U.S. Army small arms.
• Know safety skills for the use of small arms, ammunition, and pyrotechnics.
• Have computer skills, including Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, graphics programs, Windows environments, user maintenance, and familiarity with email and internet operations.
• Be able to teach effectively in classroom and field-training settings, presenting standardized instruction and creative workshops.
• Demonstrate instructor ability in military field-training exercises and be able to live and instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises.
• Have a valid vehicle operator’s license, complete Accident Avoidance and 15-passenger van training, and provide proof of insurance for transportation duties.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly.
• Ability to physically demonstrate activities during field instruction and drills.
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain during Leadership Labs and Field Training Exercises.
• Ability to travel by car, van, truck, plane, or other methods to assigned events or activities.
• Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).

Responsibilities

• Provide military science, group and individual, and field instruction and training in accordance with Cadet Command’s Program of Instruction, syllabi, and other ROTC-directed or emerging training.
• Use provided mixed media and innovative approaches to teach learning and lesson objectives; test students and ensure they apply theory in practice during training and assessment events.
• Provide expert instruction in Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small-unit tactics, and physical fitness.
• Coach, teach, and prepare competitive Cadet teams, including Ranger Challenge, drill team, and color guard.
• Teach Cadets about leader/officer-to-NCO relationships in garrison and combat environments, at squad, platoon, and higher levels from the NCO perspective.
• Instruct and prepare Cadets to receive and execute written and verbal plans and concepts and to manage crises and contingencies.
• Support Cadet Summer Training for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
• Assist Government personnel with marketing and recruiting, including recruiting events, freshman orientations, and Cadet prospect development.
• Gather information about Cadet prospects and help develop information for Army ROTC marketing handouts.
• Participate in and support student orientations, college fairs, parades, and similar events.
• Provide information to potential Cadets, prospects, and centers of influence about Army ROTC participation, training, and commissioning as a U.S. Army officer.
• Showcase Army ROTC by escorting community leaders, educators, parents, and other centers of influence on campus tours, providing information, and answering questions.
• Assist Government personnel with inventory and distribution of supplies.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets, students, supplies, and materials for training, ROTC events, recruiting and marketing, and sustainment operations.

Benefits

• MAT states that it offers competitive wages, advancement opportunities, time and resources for professional skills improvement, and time to balance work life with other pursuits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed