Small Arms Instructor

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Small Arms Instructor to support the NSWC Crane Weapons Systems Training Branch. The role demands extensive small arms instruction experience, high professionalism, and the ability to meet government qualification standards.

OCONUS travel for up to six months is required. A bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience are prerequisites, along with graduate training and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of work experience.
• Graduate of a recognized military instructor training school or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive experience in small arms instruction.
• Instructors must maintain high standards of professionalism and meet stringent government qualifications and performance requirements.
• Instructors are limited to no more than two negative evaluations per year.
• Evaluations are reviewed by the Government within 30 days; negatives must be addressed in weekly reports (CDRL A012).
• If more than two negative evaluations occur within a year, the Government may disallow continued performance under the contract.

Skills

Small arms instruction

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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

• 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

• 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.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

ID 2026-26225

Category Training & Development

Location : Location US-IN-Crane

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 75% - 100%