Small Arms Instructor

Overview

Small Arms Instructor (JXN 2025-23472):

Bowhead is seeking a highly motivated Small Arms Instructor to support a proposal effort for the Weapons Systems Training Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing high-quality, mission-focused training solutions for advanced weapon systems used by the U.S. Navy and other defense stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Provide weapon system inspection, maintenance, documentation, and repair in accordance with USSOCOM Technical Manual specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to document operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Develop and deliver New Equipment Training (NET), maintenance training, and refresher training to military and civilian personnel.
• Provide logistics documentation and support for training curriculum updates.
• Ensure all training materials and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Provide SOF-p weapon systems NET, maintenance, and refresher training to military and civilian personnel at OCONUS locations in support of USSOCOM.
• Manage small arms, repair parts, tools, and accessories inventory while maintaining accountability for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and updating logistics records.
• Provide training curriculum updates, logistics documentation, and report generation support.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related Training Systems dicipline with ten (10) years professional experience in curriculum development.
• Must have basic instructor and safety requirements certifications.
• Must be able to pass a medical screening, pyschological evaluation (in accordance with commercially available screening guide such as the Minnesota Multi-Phasic Inventory)
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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