Direct Action High Risk Training Instructor (DAHRTI)

Kinetic Concepts; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kinetic Concepts, LLC is seeking experienced special operations instructors to join as full-time Direct Action High Risk Training Instructors at the MARSOC Marine Raider Training Center. The DAHRTIs will augment the Government SOTC-2 cadre and instruct Direct Action across multiple Marine Raider courses, producing qualified Raiders and enablers for the battalions.

This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in special operations fields.
• Minimum 8 years military service, including 5 years in USSOCOM.
• Minimum 3 years as an instructor at a formal SOF CQB course.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise Direct Action in MRC Phase II, MMAC, and MARSOC SOF Fundamentals.
• Deliver POI blocks in CMS, CQB, and Dynamic Entry / Breaching.
• Develop safety SOPs and plan safe maneuver schemes for live-fire ranges.

Skills

Instructional delivery

CQB instruction

Risk management

POI development

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

MIQC or equivalent instructor qualification

US Armed Forces SO CQB course

US Armed Forces Breachers Course

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clearance: Active Secret required on day one

Employment Type: Full-time, Key Personnel (2 positions)

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Status: Contingent upon contract award; anticipated start January 2027 (base year plus option periods)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kinetic Concepts is seeking experienced special operations instructors to serve as full-time Direct Action High Risk Training Instructors at the MARSOC Marine Raider Training Center. DAHRTIs augment the Government SOTC-2 instructor cadre and are capable of instructing and supervising all aspects of Direct Action in the Marine Raider Course Phase II, the MARSOF Master Assaulter Course, and the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course, producing qualified Raiders and enablers for the Marine Raider Battalions and Marine Raider Support Battalions. DAHRTIs report to Kinetic's On-Site Lead.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Kinetic Concepts is building a qualified candidate pool now so that fully qualified instructors are in place on day one of performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct and supervise all aspects of Direct Action in the Marine Raider Course (MRC) Phase II, the MARSOF Master Assaulter Course (MMAC), and the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course.
• Deliver Program of Instruction (POI) blocks in Combat Marksmanship (CMS), Close Quarters Battle (CQB), and Dynamic Entry / Breaching Methods (explosive, ballistic, thermal, and mechanical).
• Augment the Government SOTC-2 instructor cadre and stay current on MARSOC Direct Action Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Develop safety SOPs and plan safe, realistic schemes of maneuver for live-fire ranges and shoot houses.
• Prepare classrooms and ranges, and account for expendables and CMR items before and after each course.
• Assist in POI development and maintain course Master Lesson Files; prepare lesson materials that are clear, concise, and error-free.
• Contribute to After Action Reports (AARs) after each course or exercise with recommendations to improve training effectiveness and efficiency.
• Perform administrative duties including presentations and email correspondence with military and civilian personnel.
• Move by land, sea, or air (military or commercial fixed/rotary-wing aircraft, watercraft, ground transport) in support of training.
• Maintain professional currency and the skills required to sustain technical expertise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of total documented experience in special operations fields.
• Minimum 8 years of documented military service, including at least 5 years in USSOCOM.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience as an instructor at a formal Special Operations Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course.

Training and Certifications

• Graduate of the MARSOF Instructor Qualification Course (MIQC), or a Service-equivalent instructor qualification accepted by the Government. MIQC graduation is preferred; an instructor hired on an equivalent qualification must attend and complete the three-week MIQC before being considered fully qualified.
• Graduate of a U.S. Armed Forces Special Operations CQB course.
• Graduate of a U.S. Armed Forces Special Operations Breachers Course.
• Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) and Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO).

Skills and Proficiencies

• Proficient in modern instructional methods for both classroom and live-fire range environments.
• Proficient in developing and implementing safe, realistic schemes of maneuver in support of training objectives and SOPs.
• Proficient in all aspects of live-fire shoot house safety operations and in applying Marine Corps Orders and unit SOPs related to range safety.
• Proficient in Deliberate and Time-Critical Risk Management.
• Capable of passing current MARSOC weapons qualifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Special Operations Combatives Course, Level 1 or Level 2.
• Prior instructor experience at MRTC, SOTC-2, or another formal SOF CQB/Direct Action course.
• Familiarity with the MARSOC Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual and MRTC POIs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outdoor live-fire ranges, shoot houses, and classrooms; temperatures may range from the 120s °F in the day to the low 10s °F at night, in hot, cold, and wet weather.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs and wear organizational personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods throughout training days.
• Normal duty hours are 0730–1600, Monday–Friday. Course days run 8–12 hours and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as the training schedule dictates; during Urban Combat and Guile Strike, support runs from 1200 until 2400 or the end of the day's training, whichever is later.
• Grooming must not interfere with proper wear of MARSOC-approved PPE. Contractor attire identifying Kinetic Concepts personnel is worn on site (provided by Kinetic Concepts).

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen holding an active Secret clearance (must be active on day one of performance).
• Urinalysis drug screening completed within 30 days before start of performance; additional screening may be required for fitness for duty.
• Signed Lautenberg Amendment statement (no misdemeanor crime of domestic violence conviction) and supporting background-check documentation as required by the Government.
• Signed Government Transportation Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement.
• Completion of Privacy Act / PII training and annual sustainment training requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• No qualification waivers will be approved by the Government; all listed requirements must be met and documented.

WHY JOIN KINETIC CONCEPTS?

• Kinetic Concepts' leadership comes from MARSOC and the Raider community; we know this mission and the people who run it.
• Train the next generation of Marine Raiders in the skills that matter most on target.
• Stable, multi-year instructor program at Stone Bay with a company that backs its people.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full-time employment with a multi-year contract.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match (eligibility applies).
• Paid time off and paid federal holidays.
• Life insurance and short-term disability (if eligible).
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and reimbursable travel per company policy

Kinetic Concepts, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Veterans and members of the military community are strongly encouraged to apply.