1099 Instructor/Writer

Fort Riley, KS; Fort Bliss, TX; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Eisenhower, GA

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: BITS is seeking an experienced Instructor/Writer to provide support on a 1099 basis for instruction out of one of the following locations: Fort Riley in Kansans, Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Bragg in North Carolina, or Fort Eisenhower in Georgia. The instructor will be supporting the Regional Signal Training Sites (RSTS) program and will
develop and teach classes in Tactical Networks, Tactical Radios, IT Certification, and Cyber Security.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Shall assist in developing government owned training materials (Lesson Plan, PowerPoint
  Presentations, etc.).
• Shall audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and
  clarity of understanding.
• From the results of the students’ critiques, review and modify all lessons, material, labs, and
  instruction to ensure it imparts the maximum amount of value in the minimum amount of time.
• Shall provide instruction (must possess industry certifications as required by the Government
  RSTS Site Manager). The number of courses and their content are subject to change based on
  DoD and Army requirements.
• Shall participate in Operational Tests, Training Exercises, and New Equipment Training (NET).
• Shall conduct and report End of Course survey results and provide results to Government RSTS
  site manager for review.
• Shall provide effective training IAW RSTS site-specific training policies, lesson plans, training
  schedules, and student feedback from end of course evaluations.
• Shall implement a “train the trainer” curriculum in support of unit sustainment training.
• Shall ensure training encompasses all operational aspects of the assigned system being trained.
• Shall provide the functional services and commercially certified personnel related to commercial
  certification and test completion.
• Shall perform duties as a Pearson Vue and/or Prometric proctor where applicable and required
  and coordinate all efforts with Army operations and course manager.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Possess current industry certifications or demonstrated training experience on the
  tactical/commercial communications equipment required to immediately fill the specific
  instructor vacancy at the affected site.
• Possess experience with Army-standard desktop applications and configurations, i.e., daily
  reporting programs, MS Office, and Army Gold Master (AGM) configurations.
• Prior Military Service is a plus and considered favorable for teaching experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to get on and off post.
• Possesses and maintains a DOD SECRET security clearance.
• Possess experience with Army-standard desktop applications and configurations, i.e., daily
  reporting programs, MS Office, and Army Gold Master (AGM) configurations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess 7 years or more experience teaching and developing training for complex subjects. In
  lieu of experience, a Bachelor of Science degree will be accepted.
• Possess current certification in at least two or more of the following certifications:
  o ITF+ (IT Fundamentals Plus)
  o Security+
  o Network+
  o A+
  o CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
  o Cloud+
  o Palo Alto Firewall Essentials
  o Linux+
  o Pentest+
  o CISSP
  o Project Manager Professional (PMP)
  Preferred but not required Certification:
  o Fiber Optic Installer
  o Data+
  o CASP+
  o CYSA
• Demonstrated skills with AN/PRC 117F&G, AN/PRC 150, AN/PRC 152, AN/PRC 119, AN/PRC 148.
• Demonstrated experience with tailoring content and delivery for different audiences, presenting
  confidently to large or small groups, and using creative approaches to presenting.
• Demonstrated experience with counseling students to improve their course knowledge, skills,
  and attitudes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Army Regulation 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC
  Pamphlets 350-70-X.
• Attain industry certifications within 60 days of a teaching assignment (DoD 8570.01M IAT and
  IAM level 1 certifications).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be willing to travel to designated location.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Instruction is mainly on podium but also includes virtual training.
• Required to stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time while teaching or testing.