Combat Survival Instructor, USAFA

Summary:
Yorktown Systems Group Inc. (YSG) is seeking a highly qualified Combat Survival Instructor (CSI) to provide comprehensive Warfighter Training Support Services at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The purpose of this position is to support the planning development execution management and evaluation of military training for approximately 4200 cadets annually during both the academic year and summer training programs. This position will assist the USAFA in delivering a coherent progressive and operationally relevant 47-month cumulative military training continuum aligned with Department of the Air Force (DAF) readiness objectives Joint Force expectations and USAFA cadet development outcomes.

Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Executes combat survival instruction and supports cadet assessment and AARs under Warfighter Training Advisors and permanent party oversight.
• Task 3 (Execution and Management) Subtask 8 (Combat Survival). The contractor shall support academic and experiential advanced field training that complements and builds upon current/future USAFA warfighter skills training continuum including Code of Conduct survival evasion and recovery TTPs. This includes program development planning execution and management and program evaluation.
• Task 4 - Program Evaluation.Assist USAFA leadership with training assessments conducting After Action Reviews (AARs) analyzingperformance data and writingreports.
  • Providefeedback onthe effectiveness of training course/material and cadet military training.
  • Conduct AARs and consolidate feedback to inform USAFA leadership and identify any necessary course modifications.
  • Advise on training scalability adaptability MU mission integration and overall training program sustainment.
• Task 5 Digital Technology Integration and Usability. Integrate technology into training.
  • Use digital technology tofacilitate training logassessments track required data and send reports as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess 8 years of military operational experience with direct relevance to combat survival SERE or personnel recovery disciplines.
• Prior qualification or instructional experience in Code of Conduct survival evasion resistance and/or recovery training.
• Demonstrated experience instructing high-risk or physically demanding training in field environments.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety standards and manage risk during training execution.
• Experience that aligns to Performance Work Statement (PWS) Tasks outlined in the Specified Duties above: Supports Task 3 (Execution and Management) Subtask 8 (Combat Survival) Task 4 (Program Evaluation) and Task 5 (Digital Tech Integration).

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Location: Colorado Springs CO

Travel: Some travel will be required

Compensation & Benefits:Yorktown Systems Group Inc. offers full time employees competitive pay and a robust benefits package including employee and family health plans (medical dental and vision) as well as paid time off life insurance and 401K options.