Technical Instructor - UAS/UxS Ops & Plan

Position Overview

RMGS, Inc. is currently recruiting a Technical Instructor - UAS/UxS Operations and Planning in Stennis, MS. The Technical Instructor will provide instruction in a formal training environment and support course curriculum development and management related to UAS/UxS operations, systems, equipment, and planning. The position requires extensive instructional experience, technical curriculum experience, and familiarity with applicable Navy instructions, maintenance, safety, operational risk management, and high-risk training requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a formal training environment supporting UAS/UxS operations, planning, systems, and technical courses.
• Support the development, review, rewriting, updating, and maintenance of course curriculum related to UAS/UxS operations, systems, and equipment.
• Manage and maintain course curriculum to ensure training materials remain accurate, current, and aligned with applicable requirements.
• Apply applicable Navy instructions and requirements within assigned courses, including safety, operational risk management, maintenance, and arms, ammunition, and explosives physical security requirements.
• Support logistics and maintenance requirements for assigned UAS/UxS systems and associated equipment.
• Support high-risk training involving dynamic and static small arms live-fire activities in accordance with applicable Government requirements.
• Complete required instructor qualifications, Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS), screenings, certifications, and Government training.
• Perform administrative functions and data entry using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Prepare correspondence in accordance with SECNAVINST M-5216.5, Correspondence Manual, as required.
• Comply with applicable DoD, Navy, USSOCOM, NSW, cybersecurity, information technology, network, and security policies and requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct, excellent work ethics, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and meeting required deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the training mission.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• One of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Six (6) years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment without a degree; or
  • Four (4) years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment with a degree or certificate from an accredited U.S. college in Education, Engineering, or Instructional Development.
• Minimum three (3) years of technical experience involving technical writing, rewriting, and updating curriculum related to SOF-unique UAS/UxS systems and equipment.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience as a Navy Enlisted Qualification (NEC) 805A Instructor or sister service/agency equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification or equivalent agency certification.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in course curriculum management.
• Minimum five (5) years of collective experience working with and implementing OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series, OPNAVINST 3500.39 Series, OPNAVINST 4790.4, and OPNAVINST 5530.13C within applicable courses.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in logistics and maintenance support of U.S. Navy systems, UAS/UxS, and associated equipment.
• Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
• Ability to complete required PQS, mental, medical, and financial screening and obtain Commanding Officer concurrence within six (6) months of employment to qualify as a High-Risk Instructor in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75 Series.
• Ability to support courses incorporating dynamic and static small arms live-fire activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Mississippi Statewide Security Guard Gun Permit.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
• Ability to maintain the Level 1 Fitness Standard, including the ability to manipulate course equipment, board and disembark vessels, and remain underway during training evolutions.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain required vehicle and equipment licenses or certifications.
• Ability to work non-standard schedules, including weeknights and/or weekends, as required to support training requirements. Non-standard shifts are coordinated in advance and do not exceed eight (8) hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to successfully complete all Government-required training associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with applicable Government cybersecurity, information technology, security, and acceptable-use policies.

Company Overview

RMGS, Inc. is a growing small business head-quartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S. Government, allied nations, and private industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. RMGS, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Company Benefits

RMGS, Inc. offers the following benefits as applicable:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and/or TRICARE supplemental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Group and supplemental group life insurance
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• 401(k)
• Workers’ compensation
• Direct deposit
• Post-hardship differential and danger pay
• Medical evacuation insurance
• Short-term and high-risk life insurance