Small Arms Instructor

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Small Arms Instructor to support the Weapons Systems Training Branch at NSWC Crane, Indiana. This position requires OCONUS travel for up to six months or more and security clearance.

You will apply extensive small arms instruction experience, develop and deliver training programs, and maintain rigorous performance documentation and weekly reports. This role emphasizes high standards and accountability in government settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 7+ years of work experience.
• Graduate of a recognized military instructor training school or equivalent program approved by the Government.
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive experience in small arms instruction.
• Maintain professional standards with attention to detail and meet government qualification requirements.
• Monitor evaluations; address and explain negative evaluations in weekly reports (CDRL A012).
• Adhere to Government rules: no more than two negative evaluations per year.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training program development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Small Arms Instructor (JXQN-2026-26225):

Bowhead seeks a Small Arms Instructor to support the Weapons Systems Training Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.

This position requires OCONUS travel for up to 6 months or more.

Essential functions will include:

• Demonstrate extensive experience in small arms instruction.
• Instructor must have strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to meet stringent Government qualification and performance requirements are essential for success.
• Instructors are permitted to no more than two (2) negative evaluations per year.
• Evaluations are reviewed by the Government within thirty (30) days, and any negative evaluations must be addressed and explained in weekly reports (CDRL A012)
• Should an instructor receive more than two (2) negative evaluations within a year, the Government reserves the right to refuse that instructor for continued performance under the contract.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is required and at least seven (7+) years of work experience.
• Must be a graduate of a recognized military instructor training school or an equivalent program approved by the Government.
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering training programs
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Target salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually based on qualifications and experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.