Instructor/Writer

Bravura Inc.; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS at Fort Riley, KS seeks an experienced Instructor/Writer to develop and teach courses in Tactical Networks, Tactical Radios, IT Certification, and Cyber Security for the Regional Signal Training Sites program.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, auditing courseware, updating lessons based on student feedback, and coordinating with post management. Travel is minimal; on-post duties with potential proctoring and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience developing government training materials and courseware.
• Ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated classroom or virtual instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop government training materials (Lesson Plans, slides).
• Audit and edit courseware for accuracy and clarity.
• Update lessons based on critiques to maximize value.
• Provide instruction and coordinate with site manager for requirements.
• Proctor Pearson Vue and Prometric when needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Student counseling

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science

DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM (initial)

Active security clearance

Tools

MS Office

Army AGM configurations

Proctoring (Pearson Vue/Prometric)

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: BITS is seeking an experienced Instructor/Writer for Fort Riley's Danger Voice Signal University (DVSU) to support the Regional Signal Training Sites (RSTS) program. Instructor/writer develop and teach classes in Tactical Networks, Tactical Radios, IT Certification, and Cyber Security.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shall assist in developing government owned training materials (Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentations, etc.).
• Shall 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.
• Shall 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.
• Shall participate in Operational Tests, Training Exercises, and New Equipment Training (NET).
• Shall conduct and report End of Course survey results and provide results to Government RSTS site manager for review.
• Shall provide effective training IAW RSTS site-specific training policies, lesson plans, training schedules, and student feedback from end of course evaluations.
• Shall implement a “train the trainer” curriculum in support of unit sustainment training.
• Shall ensure training encompasses all operational aspects of the assigned system being trained.
• Shall provide the functional services and commercially certified personnel related to commercial certification and test completion.
• Shall perform duties as a Pearson Vue and/or Prometric proctor where applicable and required and coordinate all efforts with Army operations and course manager.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Possess 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.
• Possess 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 maintains a valid driver’s license and the ability to get on and off post.
• Possesses and maintains a DOD SECRET security clearance.
• Possess experience with Army-standard desktop applications and configurations, i.e., daily reporting programs, MS Office, and Army Gold Master (AGM) configurations.
• 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.
• Possess current certification in at least two or more of the following certifications:
  • ITF+ (IT Fundamentals Plus)
  • Security+
  • Network+
  • A+
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
  • Cloud+
  • Palo Alto Firewall Essentials
  • Linux+
  • Pentest+
  • CISSP
  • Project Manager Professional (PMP)
• Preferred but not required Certification:
  • Fiber Optic Installer
  • Data+
  • CASP+
  • CYSA
• Demonstrated skills with AN/PRC 117F&G, AN/PRC 150, AN/PRC 152, AN/PRC 119, AN/PRC 148.
• Demonstrated experience with tailoring content and delivery for different audiences, presenting confidently to large or small groups, and using creative approaches to presenting.
• 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.
• Attain industry certifications within 60 days of a teaching assignment (DoD 8570.01M IAT and IAM level 1 certifications).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Training is at Ft. Riley, KS.
• Travel is less than 5%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Instruction is mainly on podium but also includes virtual training.
• Required to stand, bend, and stop for long periods of time while teaching or testing.