Instructor/Writer
Orchard LLC

Instructor/Writer

Fort Shafter, HI
Active Secret Clearance Required
@Orchard has been engaged to support a growing Federal Contractor with an immediate need for an experienced Instructor/Writer for the Fort Shafter's Pacific Signal University (PSU) to support the Regional Signal Training Sites (RSTS) program. The Instructor/Writer will develop and teach classes in Tactical Networks, Tactical Radios, IT Certification, and Cyber Security. Materials are delivered in-person through classroom teaching, as well as virtually. An active Secret Clearance is required to start.

As the Instructor you will:

• Assist in developing government owned training materials (Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.).
• Audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding.
• From the results of the students' critiques, review and modify all lessons, material, labs, and instruction to ensure it imparts the maximum amount of value in the minimum amount of time.
• Provide instruction (must possess industry certifications as required by the Government RSTS Site Manager). The number of courses and their content are subject to change based on DoD and Army requirements.
• Participate in Operational Tests, Training Exercises, and New Equipment Training (NET).
• Conduct and report End of Course survey results and provide results to Government RSTS site manager for review.
• Provide effective training IAW RSTS site-specific training policies, lesson plans, training schedules, and student feedback from end of course evaluations.
• Implement a "train the trainer" curriculum in support of unit sustainment training.
• Ensure training encompasses all operational aspects of the assigned system being trained.
• Provide the functional services and commercially certified personnel related to commercial certification and test completion.
• Perform duties as a Pearson Vue and/or Prometric proctor where applicable and required and coordinate all efforts with Army operations and course manager.

Requirements:

• Possess 7 years or more experience teaching and developing training for complex subjects. In lieu of experience, a Bachelor of Science degree will be accepted.
• Current industry certifications or demonstrated training experience on the tactical/commercial communications equipment required to immediately fill the specific instructor vacancy at the affected site.
• Experience with Army-standard desktop applications and configurations, i.e., daily reporting programs, MS Office, and Army Gold Master (AGM) configurations.
• Prior Military Service is a plus and considered favorable for teaching experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to get on and off post.
• Possesses and maintains a DOD SECRET security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with tailoring content and delivery for different audiences, presenting confidently to large or small groups, and using creative approaches to presenting.
• Demonstrated skills with AN/PRC 117F&G, AN/PRC 150, AN/PRC 152, AN/PRC 119.
• Demonstrated experience with counseling students to improve their course knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Army Regulation 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC Pamphlets 350-70-X.

Education/Certification

• Possess current certification in at least two or more of the following certifications:
  • ITF+ (IT Fundamentals Plus)
  • Security+
  • CASP
  • A+
  • CEH
  • CISSP
  • Project Manager Professional (PMP)
• Preferred but not required Certification:
  • Network+
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
  • Data+
  • Fiber Optic Installer
  • CYSA
• Ability to attain industry certifications within 60 days of a teaching assignment (DoD 8570.01M IAT and IAM level 1 certifications).

Travel Requirements:

• Training is at Ft. Shafter, HI.
• Some OCONUS Travel to Alaska, Japan, and Korea, which requires a passport/visa.

Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atorchard.com.

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