Army ROTC Military Science Instructor - University of South Dakota - Vermillion

Management Analysis Technologies, Inc (MAT)•Vermillion, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Permanent support minimum six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience
Temporary support minimum 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
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, to include 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
Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA)

Responsibilities

Provide military science instruction and training and 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-led/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments, including the 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), which could include participating in CST planning meetings to coordinate schedules, assignments, CST LCP training, and duties of contractor personnel providing CST support. Provides on-site CST coordination support for the entire duration of CST, which is from approximately June 1st through mid-August. Onsite coordination duties including, but are not limited to the following: participating in CST -related meetings with the Government, revising CST assignments and schedules as needed, backfilling unexpected absences/vacancies, and any other CST-related actions.
Faculty development instruction as outlined in the contract
Assist Government personnel in marketing/recruiting efforts at recruiting and marketing events, such as freshman orientations, by assisting with prospect development
Gathers information as it pertains to prospects, and help with the development of information that can be placed in hand-outs 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, and 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 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;
Provide support to administrative and sustainment operations
Assist in reception and departure operations at the aerial port of embarkation and debarkation during Cadet Summer Training. Assist in receiving and staging, marshaling, and accounting for Cadets and cadre and their baggage;
When necessary, assist in the synchronizing of ground transportation of Cadets and cadre between the airport and Fort Knox;
Make data entries into software programs that are being used to support airport Cadet/cadre reception and departure operations
Support operations, as required, including temporary, newly created, and/or geographically separate operations. The potential exists under this task order that an increase/decrease in the enrollment of cadets will occur at college/universities. The contractor shall, upon Government notification, assign/reassign contractor personnel within the college/universities to ensure mission needs are met at each location. In addition, the contractor shall support POI modification, upgrade, or replacement of the current university locations. Significant changes in workload will be negotiated via contract modification. Temporary moves are allowable without contract modification as long as the travel costs are pre-approved by the COR-HRS/Contracting Officer and the time and cost is clearly identified at the time of approval.