Temporary Army ROTC Instructor - Virginia Military Institute

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

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

MAT is seeking a Military Science Instructor (MSI) to support the US Army ROTC contract at Virginia Military Institute. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 6-12 months, potentially longer. MAT is a company committed to ethics, integrity, and the success of its employees. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services at competitive prices and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe in open communication and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

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 (Note- Air Force, Marines, Navy, and people that have served in other branches or countries’ military services do not qualify for this position).
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.
Candidate will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience (for permanent employment, but preferred for temporary).

Responsibilities

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.
Use provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach 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.
Support Cadet Summer Training (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.
Gather information as it pertains to Cadet prospects and help with the development of information that can be placed in handouts that will help market Army ROTC.
Participate in and support such events as student orientation, college fairs, parades, and similar events.
Provide 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. (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.