Site Lead & Senior Instructor - USMC CA/IO Training

Ludus Tactical International; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludus Tactical International is recruiting a Site Lead/Senior Instructor to support the USMC in developing, delivering, and improving training programs. The role emphasizes CA/IO training, instructional design, and operational TTPs for Marines.

The position involves coordinating with MCIMS, MCIS, and TRNGCMD to train Marines in CA MOS, IO/CAO topics, and to enable readiness across units and staffs at multiple levels using modern training tools and assessments.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in project or program management, training, instructional design, or subject-matter expertise within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Proven experience developing and delivering technical and operational training.
• Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, simulation software, or other training technologies.

Responsibilities

• Site Management and accountability.
• Define long-term strategy with leadership and align programs with business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to keep programs on track.
• Provide on-site direction and ensure customer satisfaction per policies.
• Communicate personnel status, financials, and requirements to the program manager.
• Design, develop, and maintain training curricula, lesson plans, and materials.
• Deliver technical and operational training to Marines, defense contractors, and staff.
• Conduct classroom, field, and hands-on training; use LMS and simulations.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Technical training

USMC & Joint training

Classroom & field instruction

Training needs analysis

Learning management systems

E-learning & simulation

Performance assessment

Compliance & documentation

Communication & presentation

Critical thinking & problem solving

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Defense Studies, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Simulation software

Job description

Ludus Tactical International is recruiting a Site Lead/Senior Instructor to support the USMC in developing, delivering, and improving training programs. The role emphasizes CA/IO training, instructional design, and operational TTPs for Marines.

The position involves coordinating with MCIMS, MCIS, and TRNGCMD to train Marines in CA MOS, IO/CAO topics, and to enable readiness across units and staffs at multiple levels using modern training tools and assessments.