Special Tactics Instructor - Sniper Operations Specialist

Innovative Reasoning•Stone Bay, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Reasoning, LLC is recruiting for an Instructor/Subject Matter Expert, specializing in Sniper Operations, in the instruction of close quarters tactics and advanced weapons handling.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of at least one (1) of the following courses, as evidenced by an appropriate certificate of completion: USMC Scout Sniper Course, Reconnaissance Sniper Course, MARSOF Advanced Sniper Course, or US Army Special Forces Sniper Course.
  • Honorably discharged (DD214 verification required), prior Staff Non-Commissioned (SNCO) or above in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Promotion to the grade of E-7 or greater.
  • Held the USMC MOS of Scout Sniper (0317/8541), Reconnaissance Sniper (0322), or USASOC Equivalent (W-3).
  • No more than five (5) years removed from active duty or contract assignment teaching or applying advanced weapons handling tactics and marksmanship techniques in permissive, semi-permissive, and non-permissive environments.
  • Four (4) years of experience conducting reconnaissance and surveillance operations in permissive and semi-permissive environments.
  • Two (2) Operational deployments, minimum.
  • Minimum of sixteen (16) years of Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience, or equivalent.
  • Served a minimum of three (3) years in the capacity of a Platoon Sergeant or Team Chief for a deployable unit.
  • Three (3) years’ experience as an instructor at a USMC formal school, SOTG/EOTG, or a Joint Service, Interagency, or Civilian equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of experience in teaching advanced marksmanship, sniper employment and terminal ballistics with bolt action and semi-automatic rifle in a DOD or civilian capacity.
  • Knowledge and experience in scouting and patrolling.
  • Expert Knowledge on how to operate precision weapon systems (e.g., M110 SASS, M40A(x), M107 SASR).
  • Expert Knowledge on how to operate military weapons to include standard small arms (e.g., M16, M4, HK416, M18).
  • User-type knowledge of field communications equipment, specifically AN/PRC-148, AN/PRC-152, AN/PRC-153, and other military communication devices with similar capability, software (e.g., Tactical Assault Kit), and applications.
  • Hold a valid US Driver’s License, with ability to operate private, commercial and Government owned motor vehicles (POV/GOV).
  • Possess a current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Must be able to obtain a contractor's common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol (NIPR).
  • Currently possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance and can obtain a Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR) access token with access to government SIPR computers terminals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) lead military instructor with planning, coordination, and development of course material and exercise design.
  • Ensure courses are nested and aligned with Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) level objectives.
  • Conduct briefings as required to key leaders, up to MEF Commander, to ensure course focus is consistent with current demand.
  • Develop and teach classes for maritime sniper employment in support or Maritime Interception Operation and Visit, board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS).
  • Assist with teaching and evaluating VBSS tactics and maritime sniper employment.
  • Assist with teaching and evaluating reconnaissance and surveillance teams during EOTG courses and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exercises in: conducting patrolling, amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, and battlespace shaping operations.
  • Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of scenario-based training objectives within MEU Pre-deployment Training Plan (PTP).
  • Serve as instructor/evaluator during pre-deployment certification exercises.
  • Develop and teach classes focused on: close quarters tactics, close target reconnaissance and surveillance, marksmanship with a rifle and pistol, and advanced breaching.
  • Assist with teaching and evaluating: close quarters tactics.
  • Develop and teach classes focused on: advanced sniper skills (day and night), urban environment, advanced urban reconnaissance and surveillance, urban field craft, vehicle hides, sniper-initiated assault, breaking down the battlefield, and heliborne sniper operations.
  • Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of training courses and generating After Action Reports (AARs).
  • From time to time serve as a Range Safety Officer during the conduct or live fire training or exercises.

Benefits

  • Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.
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