Level II Tactical Network Transport Instructor

Fort Gordon GA
Active Secret Clearance

@Orchard is supporting a growing Federal contract with proven capabilities in cybersecurity. We are seeking a skilled Instructor with expertise in Tactical Networks to support a new training program based out of Fort Gordon GA. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide meaningful training support to soldiers while growing your career with a company that has solid relationships in the DOD.

As the Tactical Network Transport Instructor you will:

• Provide training in Tactical Network Transport and associated equipment IAW approved Lesson Plans and Programs of Instruction (POIs).
• Courses include 25H10 Network Communication Systems Specialist 113-25H10; 25H10Y2 Network Communication Systems Specialist 113-25H10Y2; 25H30 Network Communications System Supervisor ALC 260-25H30-C45; 25H40 Network Communications System Manager SLC-C46; 255N Network Systems Technician 255N (WOBC) 4C-255N and 4C-255N RC; 25A Signal Basic Officer Leadership Course (SBOLC) 4-11-C20.
• Ensure classroom supplies and equipment available and operational per required skill level on first day of classroom instruction.
• Support direct delivery of classroom training practical exercises and integrated training exercises for Army-wide training requirements.
• Provide instructional support via facilitation small group instruction and instructional techniques supporting Army Learning Model (ALM) concepts per POI.
• Apply ALM techniques in classroom training.
• Remain technically qualified and up-to-date on classroom instruction methodologies and best practices IAW TRADOC REG 350-6 and Signal School Instructor Certification Program.
• Ensure classroom training conducted on time and IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-7 and Regulation 350-5.
• Maintain classroom presentation equipment as prescribed in TRADOC PamphletRegulation 350-5 and/or Signal School Policy.
• Maintain established classroom security requirements and procedures; report all issues to Customer when identified.
• Maintain student attendance and graded performance records daily using Form 6548 and current Government academic record keeping system; perform clerical functions requiring verification and reporting of Student attendance and verification and reporting of Student access to systems supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Administer automated written and hands-on testing in subjects taught to include grading of exams evaluation of results recording of exam results and conduct of After Action Reviews (AARs) with students.
• Conduct test item analysis on all exams given; identify trends for individual test question modification adjustments to classroom training and lesson material updates; maintain results of test item analysis on file for periodic review and QA assessment.
• Evaluate students and report academic concerns to Branch or Course Managers via email to facilitate assignment to remedial training or other unit contact requirements.
• Provide students with Customer-provided End of Annex/Module Survey Forms for evaluation of classes presented; ensure student critiques completed at conclusion of each block of instruction.
• Provide end-of-course-evaluation forms and End-of-Course Critique (EOCC) forms for student critique of training received facilities Resident School personnel etc.; review and summarize results of EOCCs with responses to negative comments; provide EOCCs and contractor summary via email IAW monthly reporting requirements.
• Serve as Tactical Network Transport Subject Matter Experts to provide overviews or specific equipment briefings to official visitors.
• Identify routine technical problems and recommend corrective actions concerning training and training devices within 3 business days of problem discovery.
• Maintain classroom equipment including assisting and processing maintenance actions as required; provide defective equipment and applicable forms to maintenance POC within 3 business days of discovery.
• Review class rosters and notify Government of any students that did not attend on first day of class; provide updated class rosters to incorporate recycled students within 2 business days.
• Comply with TRADOC Regulation 350-6 Regulation 350-5 (Initial Entry Training - IET) and TRADOC Regulation 350-10 (Non-IET) for administrative tracking of all students enrolled in Institutional Training Facility.
• Provide central POC to consolidate absentee data and provide information to Military liaison not later than 30 minutes after initial and after meal attendance is taken.
• Notify Military Oversight Personnel and Branch/Course Managers of IET students who fail to maintain minimum academic standards when warranted by classroom performance via email and applicable form within 3 working days of identifying failing student.
• Maintain current knowledge on applicable Army TRADOC Fort Gordon and School Regulations Pamphlets Guidance Best Practices Requirements and Standards.
• Provide quality instruction with an 80% course pass rate with each instructor earning a SATISFACTORY rating 80% of the time from EOCCs during Period of Performance.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Graduated and have current (within last 5 years) TRADOC Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) Foundation Instructor Facilitators Course (FIFC) or Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC).
• Faculty Development Program-1 (FDP-1) (as required).
• Installation Staff Contractor Course (ISCTC) or equivalent (e.g. Cadre Training Course or Support Cadre Training Course).
• Must have 6 years experience as an instructor of adult learners in related DoD tactical communications technical military training programs vocational/technical training environment OR 3 years direct experience (between March 2021 and March 2026 may be non-consecutive) working in support of DoD tactical communications networks.
• Must hold a certification or certification-level training in a proprietary product such as: CompTIA Network Security Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching or VMware Certified Professional.
• Requires Bachelors Degree in a Technical or Business discipline at minimum (may substitute 8 years additional experience).