Instructor/Writer

Orchard•Ft. Riley, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructor/Writer Fort Riley, Junction City, Kansas Active Secret Clearance Required @Orchard has been engaged to support a growing Federal Contractor with an immediate need for an experienced Instructor/Writer for Fort Riley's Danger Voice Signal University (DVSU) to support the Regional Signal Training Sites (RSTS) program. Instructors/writers develop and teach classes in Tactical Networks, Tactical Radios, IT Certification, and Cyber Security. Instruction is mainly on the podium but also includes virtual training. An active Secret Clearance is required to start. As the Instructor you will: Assist in developing government-owned training materials (Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.). Audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding. From the results of the students’ critiques, review and modify all lessons, material, labs, and instruction to ensure it imparts the maximum amount of value in the minimum amount of time. Provide instruction (must possess industry certifications as required by the Government RSTS Site Manager). The number of courses and their content are subject to change based on DoD and Army requirements. Participate in Operational Tests, Training Exercises, and New Equipment Training (NET). Conduct and report End-of-course survey results and provide results to the Government RSTS site manager for review. Provide effective training IAW RSTS site-specific training policies, lesson plans, training schedules, and student feedback from end-of-course evaluations. Implement a “train the trainer” curriculum in support of unit sustainment training. Ensure training encompasses all operational aspects of the assigned system being trained. Provide the functional services and commercially certified personnel related to commercial certification and test completion. Perform duties as a Pearson Vue and/or Prometric proctor where applicable and required and coordinate all efforts with Army operations and course manager.

Requirements

Possess 7 years or more experience teaching and developing training for complex subjects. In lieu of experience, a Bachelor of Science degree will be accepted.
Current industry certifications or demonstrated training experience on the tactical/commercial communications equipment required to immediately fill the specific instructor vacancy at the affected site.
Experience with Army-standard desktop applications and configurations, i.e., daily reporting programs, MS Office, and Army Gold Master (AGM) configurations.
Prior Military Service is a plus and considered favorable for teaching experience.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to get on and off post.
Possesses and maintains a DOD SECRET security clearance.
Demonstrated experience with tailoring content and delivery for different audiences, presenting confidently to large or small groups, and using creative approaches to presenting.
Demonstrated skills with AN/PRC 117F&G, AN/PRC 150, AN/PRC 152, AN/PRC 119.
Demonstrated experience with counseling students to improve their course knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Demonstrated knowledge of Army Regulation 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC Pamphlets 350-70-X.
Ability to attain industry certifications within 60 days of a teaching assignment (DoD 8570.01M IAT and IAM level 1 certifications).

Nice To Haves

Network+
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
Data+
Fiber Optic Installer
CYSA

Responsibilities

Assist in developing government-owned training materials (Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.).
Audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding.
From the results of the students’ critiques, review and modify all lessons, material, labs, and instruction to ensure it imparts the maximum amount of value in the minimum amount of time.
Provide instruction (must possess industry certifications as required by the Government RSTS Site Manager).
Participate in Operational Tests, Training Exercises, and New Equipment Training (NET).
Conduct and report End-of-course survey results and provide results to the Government RSTS site manager for review.
Provide effective training IAW RSTS site-specific training policies, lesson plans, training schedules, and student feedback from end-of-course evaluations.
Implement a “train the trainer” curriculum in support of unit sustainment training.
Ensure training encompasses all operational aspects of the assigned system being trained.
Provide the functional services and commercially certified personnel related to commercial certification and test completion.
Perform duties as a Pearson Vue and/or Prometric proctor where applicable and required and coordinate all efforts with Army operations and course manager.