Instructor - Senior

Instructor - Senior

DS2 is seeking a Senior Instructor who has experience developing cutting edge training products in the defense of the United States. We are looking for a Senior Instructor with 10+ years of experience. If you are passionate about developing training materials and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, then we invite you to apply for an open position on our team. Work location is in the DS2 office in Niceville, FL.

Our team supports the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) in its mission to provide a mechanism for inter-service efforts to improve the databases and analytical methodologies the Joint force uses to determine non-nuclear weapons effectiveness. JWS is a key component of this mission, as it is designed to support U.S. and allied military planners in selecting the most effective munitions and delivery tactics to achieve specific target effects. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized, scientifically-based tool for weaponeering — the process of matching weapons to targets to produce a desired level of damage or effect.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor who demonstrates adaptability, agility, and is a consummate team player. This candidate will be capable of researching, analyzing, and engineering solutions to meet customer demand for flight testing tools and software.  This candidate will be detail-oriented, possess effective communication skills, and have experience with performance prediction, test planning, and test execution.

Qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, possess an active DoD Secret clearance and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance in order to perform this work. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful award of the associated contract, anticipated to begin in September, 2025.

Who is DS2?

Founded in 2012, DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoD, federal, and commercial clients using mature agile, scrum, and SAFe practices. We are an organization that is committed to teamwork with a clear focus on the customer and a belief that hiring talented individuals will help us meet our vision of “Engineered to Exceed Expectations”. DS2 employees exemplify our core values and demonstrate a passion for building cutting-edge solutions that deliver value to our customers. We are always looking for new teammates with an aptitude and passion for supporting the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities — What you'll do:

• Be a part of an agile team that works together to organize, manage, and complete their work on products
• Develop training products, documents, and electronic materials to include lesson plans, operational practice/sample problems, training tidbits, and training presentations, for Government approval
• Develop, maintain, and/or update Operational Sample/Practice Problems with the most current version of the JWS products
• Fulfill the requirements for instructing specific courses and be formally evaluated by a review board
• Provide technical support to global operational users through various forums
• Design and conduct 3-5 day training events in the United States and overseas to familiarize operational users with the capabilities of the JWS
• Capture user feedback and providing input to the development and sustainment of JWS

Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has previous experience as a certified instructor for the JTCG/ME
• Has five (5) years of experience with the JTCG/ME products (e.g., JWS, DIEE) used for training and/or equivalent experience (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School (JTS), Combatant Command (CCMD)-qualified, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices)
• Has sound oral communication and technical writing skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical approaches and findings to the team and the government customer
• Has experience in developing formal courses of instruction (programs of instruction, learning objectives) for DoD audiences
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)
• Has the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Is able to travel up to 30%
• Is a U.S. Citizen
• Has an active DoD  Secret clearance. A Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active  Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment

Preferred — It's even better if you:

• Have previous experience as a certified instructor in the Department of Defense
• Have attended an Advanced Target Development (ATD) course
• Have served in the applicable career field (Targeting, Weaponeering, Fire Support Coordination)

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work schedule
• Educational opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses
  • Catered monthly tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off + holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Sponsored community and volunteer events, like beach cleanups, 5Ks, and more
• Snacks and beverages included
• The occasional foosball or Mario Kart match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.