FMS Instructor / Developer

This role is for an experienced Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Instructor / Developer supporting U.S. Army Security Cooperation missions focused on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Air Defense Artillery (ADA), radar, and electromagnetic warfare (EW) capabilities. The position involves developing and updating Training Support Packages (TSPs), coordinating deployment and integration planning, and providing direct training and advisory support to partner nation forces both CONUS and OCONUS. The instructor will execute system setup, integration, and operational validation activities, and conduct over-the-shoulder training for operators, maintainers, and leadership personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Training Support Packages (TSPs) and instructional materials
• Coordinate deployment and integration planning with program offices and stakeholders
• Support system integration planning, readiness preparation, and sustainment activities
• Prepare training teams and mission execution packages for international partners
• Provide direct training, advisory support, and technical assistance to partner nation forces
• Execute system setup, integration, and operational validation activities
• Support Field Training Exercises (FTXs), New Equipment Training (NET), and mission validation events
• Develop and deliver CONUS and in country targeted training for operators, maintainers, and leadership personnel.
• Develop and maintain Training Support Packages (TSPs) in accordance with applicable Army training standards.
• Translate technical system documentation into operational, hands-on instruction.
• Conduct direct, over-the-shoulder training.
• Execute New Equipment Training (NET) during the initial fielding of systems to ensure immediate operational readiness.
• Conduct over-the-shoulder training for operators, maintainers, and leadership elements.
• Execute training and advisory support within approved U.S. Government authorities and scope

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined experience in one or more of the following:
• Technical instruction or training development
• Instructional or training support
• Operational employment or deployment of military systems
• 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following domains:
• Air Defense Artillery (ADA)
• Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)
• Radar systems
• Counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems (operations, integration, or maintenance)
• Field Artillery (FA)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance at minimum
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR
• High School Diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant military or civilian experience in lieu of degree

Nice to have

• Former ADA, EW, maintenance NCO, or junior officer with Air and Missile Defense planning experience
• Familiarity with Link-16 systems, associated equipment, and operational employment
• Experience in C-UAS or EW operations in an operational environment
• Instructor certification (within last 5 years preferred)
• Graduate of ADAM/BAE or equivalent Air Defense training course
• International / OCONUS operational experience
• Experience training foreign military partners on AMD and C-UAS integration
• Experience conducting C-UAS site surveys and emplacement planning
• Prior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Security Cooperation experience
• FAA Part 107 or SUASMAN qualification (preferred)
• Familiarity with C2/C3 systems and Link-16/MIDS architecture