Fleet Operations Instructor

Anchor Innovation Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Innovation Inc. seeks an Operations Instructor to support MSC fleet training. The role requires teaching Basic, Mid-Level, and Advanced Operations, including DRAKE/JCREW and Visual Information, across multiple sites and ships worldwide.

Requires military/mariner training experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree pathways with 6 years TAO or licensed merchant mariner operations, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Travel to San Diego, Little Creek, and other locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have experience training in a military and/or civilian mariner environment.
• Must meet one of the following education and experience pathways: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Education, or Management with 6 years TAO experience, or Maritime degree with 6 years as licensed Merchant Mariner Deck Officer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach, maintain, and update the Basic, Mid-Level, and Advanced Operations courses.
• Instruct DRAKE/JCREW and Visual Information courses.
• Serve as subject matter expert on all material and equipment taught in Operations training courses, Visual Information, and DRAKE/JCREW.
• Instruct Advanced Operations Course (AOC) topics: Operational Orders, DRRS, CASREPs, Warfare Area Review, Contested Environment, Intelligence Threat, EMCON, ORM, Tactical CHAT, Naval Messages, Collaboration at Sea, Weather.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback based on real-world operational experience.
• Assist with curriculum updates and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Military training

Maritime operations

Curriculum instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime discipline

Job description

Operations Instructor

Anchor Innovation is seeking Operations Instructors to support the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet training mission. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum of five (5) Operations Instructors capable of teaching the Basic, Mid‑Level, and Advanced Operations courses, DRAKE/JCREW, and Visual Information.

Instructors must have experience training in a military and/or civilian mariner environment. The primary duty location is MSC/MUTC/TCHR Government operated or contracted training facilities in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

The Advanced Operations Course (AOC) provides an overview of USN fleet operations and how MSC's interaction with the Navy is critical to mission accomplishment. The 32‑hour AOC is taught at the Secret level and updates students on the latest fleet tactics, techniques, and procedures, including operations in a contested environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach, maintain, and update the Basic, Mid‑Level, and Advanced Operations courses.
• Instruct DRAKE/JCREW and Visual Information courses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on all material and equipment taught in Operations training courses, Visual Information, and DRAKE/JCREW courses upon assignment.
• Instruct the following Advanced Operations Course (AOC) subject areas:
• Operational Orders and Procedures
• Operational Reports (Defense Readiness Reporting System – DRRS, and Casualty Reports – CASREPs)
• Warfare Area Review
• Operations in a Contested Environment
• Intelligence Threat Overview
• Emissions Control (EMCON)
• Operational Risk Management (with emphasis on MSC recent mishaps/near‑mishaps)
• Tactical CHAT
• Naval Messages
• Collaboration at Sea
• Weather
• Instruct courses at MSC/MUTC/TCHR Government operated or contracted training facilities in Hampton Roads (primary duty location).
• Instruct Basic Operations, Visual Information, and DRAKE/JCREW courses in San Diego, CA and onboard MSC GOGO, GOCO, and Maritime Administration (MARAD) ships worldwide.
• Instruct Advanced Operations courses at Little Creek, VA; Norfolk, VA; FT Eustis, VA; or San Diego, CA at a secure facility.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback based on real‑world operational experience.
• Assist with curriculum updates and continuous improvement efforts to ensure training remains aligned with fleet requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience training in a military and/or civilian mariner environment.
• Must meet one of the following three education and experience pathways:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Education, or Management, plus six (6) years with U.S. Navy Department Head Tactical Action Officer (TAO) experience, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Maritime discipline, plus six (6) years of experience as a licensed Merchant Mariner Deck Officer, 2nd Officer or higher, with shipboard operations experience.
• Must be a subject matter expert on all course material.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as Navy Surface Warfare Officer with Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch Officer or Tactical Action Officer (TAO) experience.
• MSC fleet operations or maritime training programs experience.
• Experience instructing or developing course content for operational readiness training.
• Familiarity with MSC GOGO, GOCO, or MARAD vessel operations.

Travel Requirements

The primary duty location for this position is Hampton Roads, VA, at MSC/MUTC/TCHR Government operated or contracted training facilities.

Instructors are required to travel to San Diego, CA to instruct Basic Operations, Visual Information, and DRAKE/JCREW courses. Instructors will also instruct aboard MSC GOGO, GOCO, and Maritime Administration (MARAD) ships around the world as mission requirements dictate.

Advanced Operations course instruction occurs at Little Creek, VA; Norfolk, VA; FT Eustis, VA; or San Diego, CA at a secure facility. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as mission requirements dictate, including international and shipboard assignments.

Why Anchor Innovation

Anchor Innovation supports critical maritime readiness and logistics missions across the Navy and Military Sealift Command enterprise. Our instructors work directly with the mariners and operators responsible for sustaining global fleet operations. This position offers the opportunity to remain connected to operational maritime missions, contribute directly to fleet readiness, and help shape the next generation of MSC operational professionals.