Small Arms Instructor

Fidelis Integrated Solutions Inc. (FIS) is seeking a full-time Small Arms Instructor to support Naval Construction Group small-arms and crew-served-weapons training in Gulfport MS. The selected candidate will provide classroom synthetic and live-fire instruction under applicable Navy and NECC standards. Employment is contingent upon contract award funding final Government requirements and Government approval of proposed personnel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic small-arms and crew-served-weapons instruction under COMNECC 3591-series training and qualification standards.
• Support Rifle CAT II Pistol CAT II Line Coach Shotgun M-203-LAB CSW-LAB and other Government-directed weapons training.
• Instruct service-pistol service-rifle and crew-served-weapons employment including the M2 M203 M9 M18 M11 M4 and M16.
• Teach weapons safety fundamentals basic rifle marksmanship battlesight zero known- and unknown-distance firing to 300 meters and qualification.
• Teach intermediate shooter mechanics shooting on the move barricade and cover employment and practical individual- and unit-level skills.
• Conduct instruction and qualification support in classroom synthetic and live-fire environments.
• Serve as a line coach and practical safety observer for Government-directed CIN non-CIN ULT and ULTRA training events.
• Support approved changes to weapons CINs CDPs and related training requirements within the positions assigned scope.

Qualifications :

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Qualifications)

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be formally trained as a small-arms instructor through a military Service or a Federal-agency-recognized small-arms instructor course.
• Be qualified in rifle and pistol and possess the instructional skill and technical proficiency required for assigned courses.
• Graduate from the Navy Instructor Training Course (NEC 9502) or a CPPD-evaluated and certified Joint/Navy Instructor Training equivalent.
• Possess at least three years of Armed Forces law-enforcement SWAT or former active-duty experience involving enhanced shooting techniques.
• Possess at least one year of instructional experience supported by a DD Form 214 course certificates or equivalent records.
• Meet Navy High-Risk Training requirements under OPNAVINST 1500.75 series including required medical and psychological screening.
• Possess technical knowledge of the M9 pistol M18 pistol and M4/M16 variant.
• Maintain current CPR automated external defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications.
• Complete required command and course indoctrination safety and equipment familiarization instructional-material preparation and applicable knowledge and performance testing.
• Be familiar with instructional procedures curriculum training aids devices and the operation and maintenance of equipment supporting assigned courses.
• Complete applicable courses-of-fire requalification under OPNAVINST 3591.1G within 180 days.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken English and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Perform moderate physical activity in indoor and outdoor training environments and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Obtain and maintain required installation Common Access Card and Secret-level security eligibility or access.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Qualifications)

• Graduation from SAMI Blackwater MidSouth Shooting Institute Gryphon SFAUC MCAUC or an equivalent small-arms weapons training course.
• Relevant military instructor backgrounds may include formal-school combat-skills marksmanship small-arms special-operations or comparable weapons-instructor assignments. All credentials remain subject to final solicitation requirements and Government approval.
• Six years of Armed Forces law-enforcement SWAT or former active-duty experience involving enhanced shooting techniques.
• Three years of instructional experience.
• Honorable active-duty military experience within the preceding five years.
• Technical knowledge of the M240 M2 .50 caliber machine gun and M500 shotgun.

Additional Information :

Schedule and Travel

• Normal hours are anticipated as 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
• Mission requirements may include evenings weekends Reserve drill periods and field-training exercises.
• Travel may include Mobile Training Team support U.S. territories such as Guam and approved cross-site standardization activities.
• Travel frequency is not anticipated to exceed once per quarter subject to final Government requirements.

Disclaimer

This description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of every duty responsibility or qualification. This position is contingent upon contract award funding final Government requirements and Government approval of proposed personnel. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Fidelis Integrated Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time