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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to National Training Center (NTC). 

The National Training Center (NTC), the Department’s Center of Excellence for Security and Safety Training and Professional Development, designs, develops, and implements state-of-the-art security and safety training programs for Department federal and contractor personnel nationwide, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced ProForce Senior Instructor in Albuquerque, NM. The SME will lead advanced training programs and mentor junior instructors. This role involves assisting the ProForce Training Department Manager in operations of the Live Firing Range (LFR) and management and supervision of staff.  The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in protective force operations, instructional methodologies, and leadership training.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Analyzes, designs, develops and/or delivers curriculum course materials including instructional plans, exercises, evaluations, activities, job aids, and all other required materials, in accordance with company/client requirements.  Instructional topics may include but are not limited to: Firearms Instructor Training and Certifications; Advanced Weapons Systems and Tactical Training; and Intermediate Force Training.
• Coordinates with staff and the federal customer to develop annual operations plans, out of cycle training requests, individual, and site certification requests.
• Interfaces with working groups, customers, policy organizations, and others to ensure currency of training and to identify emergent training needs.
• Ensures adequate department staffing and skill mix are available to meet mission needs. 
• Observes courses and conducts analysis to evaluate effectiveness of training to support continued maintenance of curriculum course materials.
• Maintains appropriate curriculum development and instructional records.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previously qualified Protective F -OR- Special Operations Force (SOF) -OR- Combat Arms qualified professional with 8-10 years of operational and protective force experience.

• Formal instructor certification (law enforcement, military and/or commercial).
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Exhibits excellent writing skills and demonstrates mastery of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Expert with all Microsoft programs.
• Exhibits a high degree of attention to detail while designing, developing, and editing course products.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and managing tasks through to successful completion.
• Able to work well with SMEs in a group or independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in criminal justice, Homeland Security, Education, Information and Learning, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, or related fields from a US Department of Education accredited institution.
• Knowledge of federal security regulations (e.g. DOE, DOD).
• Proven knowledge of international policing models and institution building.
• Advanced certifications in security or law enforcement fields.
• Active Q Clearance (Equivalent to Top Secret).

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