Small Arms Instructor

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Small Arms Instructor to support the Weapons Systems Training Branch at NSWC Crane in Indiana. The role requires extensive small arms instruction experience and the ability to meet stringent Government qualification standards.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and be graduates of a recognized military instructor training program, with 7+ years of relevant work experience. The position entails Federal compliance and up to 6 months or more of OCONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of work experience.
• Graduate of a recognized military instructor training school or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment to work solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive experience in small arms instruction.
• Ensure compliance with Government qualification and performance requirements.

Skills

Small arms instruction

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military instructor training graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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

Qualifications

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 trainingprograms

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outsidecontacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of ateam

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

Physical Demands:

• Must be able tolift upto25pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts oftime

• Must be able to twist, bend and squatperiodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at theSecretlevel.US Citizenship is a requirement forSecretclearance at this location.

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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.