Job description

Combat Arms Instructor Subject Matter Expert

Strategos Consulting LLC

Strategos Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), which identifies and provides usable solutions (consulting, services, training, and engineering) to the US Government and its partners. Strategos is comprised of professional training and educational specialists that collectively bring over 120 years of experience. In 2009, we created Strategos Training and Services, a professional training company focused on providing services, education, and training to United States military personnel. Strategos Training and Services specializes in non-personal support services, professional instruction, training analysis, training plan development, and curriculum development.

Strategos is seeking a Combat Arms Instructor Subject Matter Expert in pursuit of a government contract.

Performance Location: Hurlburt Field, FL

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Contractors shall perform in-depth equipment checks and provide detailed maintenance, repair, or declare equipment unserviceable. Disassemble weapons/assemblies/subassemblies. Examine for defects, mechanical misalignment and malfunctions. Inspect bores for bulges/pits and cracks. Use hand tools, precision gauges and test instruments, jigs and alignment devices.

· Contractors shall inspect all unit equipment and work directly with either base support or local equipment maintenance for the repair and/or replacement of unit’s equipment when work cannot be done in house.

· Contractors shall handle small arms and associated small arms munitions when instructing students. Instructors will demonstrate weapons fire on light and heavy weapons systems and shall ensure safe training operations.

· Contractors shall perform duties as the Unit Explosive Safety Officer. Develops and maintains the unit’s explosive safety program, making changes to procedures as required. Conducts no-notice spot inspections of munitions storage. Conducts formal initial and annual explosive training to designated personnel on hazards and handling of munitions items. Assist the squadron safety officer in the documentation of mishaps and the reporting to higher headquarters. Understands and strictly observes all safety standards, requirements, and precautions in unit STTS Operating Instruction 91-13 and AFI 91-201.

· The contractors shall present a neat, clean, and professional appearance when conducting instructor duties in garrison. The 5.11 Tactical Pants (the 5.11 Tactical Shorts in hot weather) or equivalent, a collared Polo Shirt, and appropriate footwear are an example of the appropriate wear while in garrison. Required Multi-cam Field Uniform with appropriate boots when conducting weapons instruction on ranges.
All civilian clothing and uniform will be provided by the contracting company.

· The contractors shall inspect all unit equipment and work directly with either base support or local equipment maintenance for the repair and/or replacement of unit’s equipment when work cannot be done in house. Must have knowledge of weapon inspection procedures on all weapons designated in para. 1.8. Determine serviceability condition, modifications required and extent of repairs necessary to place weapon back into service. Subject matter expert for weapons equipment and accessories. Perform preventative/scheduled maintenance for assigned equipment. Individual should have prior Combat Arms experience (have attended the Air Force Combat Arms Apprentice Course) or SOF sister service equivalent experience.

· The contractors shall ensure weapons equipment program meets regulatory guidance concerning accountability, maintenance, environmental, control, and issuance. Shall utilize an Equipment Accountability Database or spreadsheet to track equipment utilization, maintenance time/costs, and repair time/costs. Member is expected to utilize the Automated Readiness Information System (ARIS). ARIS allows the instructor to input the shooter’s firing information as well as log preventive maintenance for Air Force weapons.

· The contractors shall perform duties as a Control Area Monitor (CAM). Act as a single point of contact for dealing with controlled area issues. Maintain a Controlled Area binder and develop STTS OI 36-2654A Armory Procedures to regulate entry and internal circulation control covering entry/exit procedures during normal/contingency/emergency conditions and bomb threat procedures. Controlled Areas will maintain a current letter designating a primary/alternate CAM. Unit monitors will train all other personnel working in the area

· The contractors shall perform duties as a Munitions Custodian. Maintain auditable records and to maintain accountabilities for all munitions assets up to Class 1.1 explosives. Custodian will be trained on the Combat Ammunition System (CAS) in order to submit request for ammunition and report expenditures. Be able to handle, store Air Force munitions. Minimum weight required to lift objects is 50 lbs.

· The contractors shall perform duties as a Chief Range Officer (CRO) and Range Safety Officer (RSO). The CRO is responsible for overall safety on the range and enforces range safety regulations. The CRO ensures the correct number of RSO's are present for the amount of personnel conducting live-fire operations. The RSO supervise shooters on the firing line and maintain shooter safety during firing. The CRO ensures the range safety brief is conducted prior to placing the range in a "HOT' status. The sole duty of the RSO is to perform RSO duties and cannot perform any other duty or function on the range. The CRO is also responsible for ensuring coordination is conducted between both the CATM range and DIT range users when the CATM range is active.

· The contractors shall be responsible for ensuring all weapons equipment is in good working order and prepared for mission/training use. Possess technical knowledge necessary to properly maintain an armory, conduct inventories, act as equipment custodian, and generate necessary reports mentioned below.

· The contractors shall ensure a semi-annual reconciliation of all weapons, attachments, and ammo up to Class 1.1 explosives are processed and confirm that all discrepancies are resolved. Creates computer inputs, maintains Master Custodian Authorization/Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) Jacket Files and corrects errors identified on listings relating to equipment. Develops, implements, and provides for administrative functions in the section. This includes SOCOM weapons and equipment.

· The contractors shall assist the STTS Training and Standards/Evaluations Sections in the development and drafting of weapons training guidance, directives, and regulations for review and approval.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

Contractors must have an SEI Code of 312 (7 level CATM Instructor) or SOF sister service equivalent. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a SOF Weapons instructor.

Contractors shall provide troubleshooting, testing, accountability, issuance control, and management of various weapons systems, weapons equipment, and ammunition listed below (including any future weapons/equipment added or replaced for training requirements):

· Glock-19 Pistol

· MK 17, MK 20, M110A1 Rifles

· M240, M249 Machine Guns

· M-4A1 Carbines

· M320, MK19 Grenade Launchers

· Carl Gustav Rocket Launcher

· M2A1 Machine Gun, M107 Sniper Rifle

· Rifle and Pistol Suppressors

· Thermal, Reflex, and Night Vision Sighting devices.

· All associated ammunition associated with the above weapons and in addition Class 1.1 explosives used for Demolitions training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hurlburt Field, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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