Training Analyst/Facilitator III - Direct Action High-Risk Training Instructor (DAHRTI)

Job Description Location: Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Employment: Full-Time | On-Site Openings: Multiple Position Status: Key Personnel | Contingent Upon Contract Award Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required at the start of contract performance and maintained throughout employment Compensation: $90,000–$115,000 annually Travel: Travel within the continental United States as required by the training schedule 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 experienced Special Operations instructors to provide Direct Action High-Risk Training support to the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC), Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

Instructors will support the development and execution of advanced tactical training, including Close Quarters Battle (CQB), combat marksmanship, dynamic entry, and breaching. Instruction supports Marine Raider Course Phase II, the MARSOF Master Assaulters Course, and the MARSOC SOF Fundamentals Course. Candidates must possess substantial, documented Special Operations experience and verifiable experience instructing formal Special Operations CQB courses.

Primary Responsibilities 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 Marine Raider Course Phase II, the MARSOF Master Assaulters Course, 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 procedures 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, training 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. Prepare or contribute to monthly status and logistics reports, post-course resource summaries, and written After Action Reports recommending improvements to training effectiveness and efficiency. Coordinate with Government instructors and other contractor personnel to maintain instructional continuity, consistency, and quality.

Maintain proficiency in current MARSOC direct action tactics, techniques, and procedures; complete required annual sustainment training; and maintain required qualifications and certifications. Perform other duties as assigned 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. 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. 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 instructing Marine Raiders or other USSOCOM personnel. Experience supporting formal military tactical training programs, including curriculum development, student evaluation, and training standardization.

Compensation

and Benefits Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant Special Operations experience, formal instructor qualifications, required certifications, 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.