Technical Instructor

Valiant Integrated Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Technical Instructor to support military training at Joint Base Lewis - McChord. This role involves delivering engaging training sessions, managing course content, and providing technical support for virtual training environments. Ideal candidates will have a background in military training, instructional skills, and familiarity with operational planning. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of Army personnel through innovative training solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in military training or defense services.
• Familiarity with Army Mission Command Systems and digital integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver mission command integration training.
• Modify lesson plans to meet training objectives.
• Provide technical support for training environments.

Skills

Military Training

Instructional Skills

Microsoft Office

Operational Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Instructor Certificate

Tools

Virtual Battle Space (VBS)

Job description

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Valiant is seeking Technical Instructors-Gaming at Joint Base Lewis - McChord, WA. The role involves serving as a Virtual Battle Space (VBS) training integrator and operator supporting the U.S. Army's mission. Responsibilities include supporting home station training using VBS, developing and tailoring scenarios for unit training, training personnel as operators and administrators, and conducting training classes of 3-5 days per week.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver mission command integration and systems in training environments, participating in new equipment fielding and training.
2. Use prescribed lesson plans from Army institutions, system program managers, TRADOC, or local sources, modifying them as needed to meet training objectives.
3. Manage student attendance, learning progress, and coordinate course completion certificates.
4. Solicit feedback, review course content periodically, and modify scenarios and learning products to meet unit objectives and adapt to changes in Army training, doctrine, and policy.
5. Maintain classroom facilities and provide tier 1 technical support for computers, tactical boxes, and network media, reconfiguring classrooms as needed.
6. Provide instructor and technical support to the Mission Command team, supporting planning drills and command post exercises.

Position Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in military training or defense services.
• Desired: Additional Skill Identifier “H” Instructor Certificate, 2 years’ instructing experience, Bachelor’s Degree, completion of relevant military courses, experience in battalion-level operations, familiarity with digitally integrated Command Post Operations and Army Mission Command Systems, knowledge of operational planning, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing, ability to lift up to 30 pounds, work outdoors and indoors, sometimes in inclement weather and uneven terrain.

Additional Information

Valiant is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for payment from applicants. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.