Training Analyst/Facilitator IV - Direct Action High-Risk Training Instructor (DAHRTI) - Team Lead

Location: Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Employment: Full-Time | On-Site Position Status: Key Personnel | Contingent Upon Contract Award Security Clearance: Active Secret Required Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually Travel: Occasional Description ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St.

Mary’s County Innovation District in Southern Maryland, a short distance from Naval Air Systems Command. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission.

To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, immediate 401(k) vesting, and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs. ABSI is recruiting an experienced Direct Action High-Risk Training Instructor (DAHRTI) – Team Lead to support the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC), Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

The Team Lead will serve as the on-site Program Manager/Contractor Lead, acting as the liaison to Government representatives and supervising contractor instructors. This is a working instructor position responsible for delivering direct action training while coordinating contractor personnel, instructional support, and required reporting.

Instruction supports Marine Raider Course (MRC) Phase II, the MARSOF Master Assaulters Course (MMAC), and the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course. Training includes Close Quarters Battle (CQB), combat marksmanship, dynamic entry, and explosive, ballistic, thermal, and mechanical breaching. Primary Responsibilities Team Leadership and Coordination Serve as the on-site Contractor Lead and principal liaison between contractor instructors, Government representatives, and ABSI management.

Supervise contractor instructors and coordinate daily assignments and training support to meet Government course requirements. Coordinate instructor availability and coverage with ABSI management to maintain continuity of support during absences, staffing changes, and contract transitions. Monitor instructor performance, instructional consistency, and compliance with approved training requirements; address performance concerns in coordination with ABSI management.

Coordinate with the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative regarding training support, deliverables, identified issues, and corrective actions. Coordinate preparation and timely submission of monthly status reports covering personnel, training accomplishments, meetings, work completed and in progress, and actual or anticipated problems.

Coordinate course logistics reporting, including required supplies and the status of expendable materials. Coordinate post-course resource summaries and After Action Reports, including recommendations to improve training effectiveness and efficiency. Track required instructor qualifications, certifications, and annual sustainment training in coordination with ABSI management.

Instruction and Training Support Conduct classroom instruction, demonstrations, practical application, and student evaluations in direct action tactics and CQB. Provide combat marksmanship, dynamic entry, and explosive, ballistic, thermal, and mechanical breaching instruction. Instruct and supervise training supporting MRC Phase II, MMAC, and the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course.

Plan, prepare, and execute live-fire range, shoot-house, and tactical training events using safe, realistic schemes of maneuver aligned with training objectives and established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Perform Range Safety Officer (RSO) and Laser RSO duties as required. Apply Deliberate and Time-Critical Risk Management and enforce applicable Marine Corps Orders, range regulations, unit SOPs, and shoot-house safety requirements.

Evaluate student proficiency, provide timely instructional feedback, and maintain required training and evaluation records. Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating Programs of Instruction, lesson materials, instructional presentations, course Master Lesson Files, and safety SOPs. Prepare classrooms, ranges, equipment, and instructional materials; support course logistics; and restore training spaces following instruction.

Maintain accountability of assigned equipment and expendable supplies before, during, and after training. Maintain proficiency in current MARSOC direct action tactics, techniques, and procedures; complete required annual sustainment training; and maintain required qualifications and certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 12 years of documented Special Operations experience, including at least eight years of documented military service, with at least five of those military years served within United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). At least three years of verifiable instructor experience at a formal Special Operations CQB course.

Graduate of a U.S. Armed Forces Special Operations CQB course. Graduate of a U.S. Armed Forces Special Operations Breachers Course. Graduate of the MARSOF Instructor Qualification Course (MIQC), or possession of a Government-accepted Service-equivalent instructor qualification. Candidates qualifying through a Service-equivalent course must successfully complete the three-week MIQC before being considered fully qualified.

All required qualifications must be satisfied by the start of contract performance. RSO and Laser RSO certifications. Proficiency in modern instructional methods for both classroom and live-fire range environments. Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing safe, realistic schemes of maneuver that support training objectives and established SOPs.

Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing standard operating procedures and shoot-house safety techniques. Proficiency in all aspects of live-fire shoot-house safety operations and application of relevant Marine Corps Orders and unit SOPs governing range safety. Proficiency in applying Deliberate and Time-Critical Risk Management.

Ability to pass current MARSOC weapons qualifications. Working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to supervise contractor instructors, coordinate training support, communicate effectively with Government representatives, and organize required reports and deliverables. Valid driver’s license.

Active Secret security clearance at the start of contract performance and the ability to maintain that clearance throughout employment. Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including carrying 50 pounds and wearing required organizational personal protective equipment for extended periods throughout training days, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to satisfy contract-required drug-screening, firearms eligibility, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of the Special Operations Combative Course Level I and/or Level II. Experience serving as an instructor team lead, senior instructor, course manager, or on-site contractor representative. Experience supervising instructors and coordinating personnel coverage in support of military training schedules. Experience instructing Marine Raiders or other USSOCOM personnel.

Experience supporting MRC Phase II, MMAC, or the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course. Experience with curriculum development, student evaluation, training standardization, and preparation of contract reports and deliverables. Work Schedule and Conditions Work is performed on-site in classroom, range, shoot-house, and field training environments.

This position combines hands-on instructional duties with on-site team supervision and coordination. Schedules vary with training requirements and may include extended days, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays. Training days generally range from eight to 12 hours. During specific exercises, including Urban Combat and Guile Strike, support may be required from noon until midnight or until daily training concludes, whichever is later.

Duties involve physically demanding activities and exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. Instructors must carry required equipment and wear organizational personal protective equipment for extended periods. Personnel must maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards compatible with the proper use of required protective equipment.

Travel within the continental United States is required as directed by the training schedule. Training support may involve transportation by military or commercial aircraft, watercraft, and ground vehicles.

Compensation

and Benefits Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant Special Operations experience, formal instructor qualifications, required certifications, leadership experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the position’s responsibilities. Benefits, if applicable, are governed by ABSI eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Employment is contingent upon contract award and verification of qualifications, security eligibility, and applicable Government requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.