Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Operational Medicine Instructor III will present instruction in the form of lectures, conferences, group discussions, and psychomotor exercises. This role will instruct a broad spectrum of students using adult learning techniques; guides student activities and monitors students during practical applications of skills; This role will maintain current in tactical/operational medical issues, review medical and open-source publications, and liaise with the medical community to ensure current information and procedures are incorporated into courses. This role maintains contact with personnel associated with curriculum development and instructional standards, analytic development, and instructional support design programs in other medical, tactical medical, federal, and public educational organizations to ensure professional educational standards are maintained.
This role serves as a team lead and is responsible for the organization and preparation of the team for instructional duties.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily tasks of team members.
• Responsible for teaching assignments of team members for assigned programs.
• Delivers specialized training and instruction in operational medicine utilizing current TCCC and Diplomatic Security (DS) medical guidelines.
• Develops course content, lesson plans, and student manuals.
• Works with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create and update lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, practical exercises, and power points in coordination with the curriculum development staff using approved formats.
• Leads the team evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the training and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops course scheduling and coordinates with government and intra-agency groups to ensure calendar and training area deconfliction for events.
• Provides logistical and general support by performing tasks associated with receiving, unpacking, storing, assembling and issuing supplies, materials and equipment.
• Travels to multiple locations to provide instruction, and performs duties in field conditions in all climates.
• Develops training scenarios relevant to real world conditions for student practical applications.
• Evaluates materials and equipment for modernization to reflect current standards.
• Maintains and utilizes high-value realistic human simulators.
• Ensures levels of supplies are adequate to facilitate training and practical exercises.
• Assists in class coordination, administrative duties, and practical exercises for other courses.
• Assists in student record management.
• Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluations.
• Employs applicable Department of State security standards and procedures to protect National Security information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in an associated technical discipline or equivalent.
• Successfully graduated from military or civil schooling in the designated program or functional areas:
  • SOCM course graduate, MOS 18D, Air Force Independent Medical Duty, AFSC 4N071C, Pararescue, AFSC 1T471, Special Amphibious Recon Corpsman, Navy Independent Duty Corpsman, NEC 8404
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or higher with tactical medical experience (SWAT/TEMS), WPPS
• Two (2) years as an Instructor II or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of prior military service and experience or equivalent experience in the functional area field.
• Completed at least one utilization tour or assignment in the designated program or functional areas or successfully graduated from military or civil schooling and completed assignment(s) in the designated program or functional areas.
• Knowledge in training course administrative/logistics.
• Intermediate knowledge of training and instructional methodologies related to adult learning.
• Experience supervising or administering a training program.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
• Program management and supervisory experience in a training and/or educational environment preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles up to and including 16 passenger vans.
• Secret Clearnce is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and/or other general office applications
• Knowledge of training and instructional methodologies related to adult learning
• Must be able to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to review training/course materials, aids, devices, etc.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine
• Dental & Vision
• EAP
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Must be able to meet physical requirements (walking, standing, bending, and lifting of medium to heavy objects
• Must be able to work on-site in Blackstone, VA.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.