About this role
Location: Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Employment: Part-Time / Episodic | On-Site
Anticipated Staffing: Multiple
Projected Workload: Up to 700 Hours Annually
Position Status: Non-Key Personnel | Contingent Upon Contract Award and Training Requirements
Security Clearance: Active Secret Required
Compensation: $40.00–$50.00 per hour
Travel: Occasional
Position Overview
ABSI Aerospace & Defense is seeking qualified former or transitioning Special Operations and Marine Reconnaissance professionals to provide episodic Direct Action instruction at the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC).
These instructors supplement the full-time training cadre during scheduled training evolutions, high-demand instructional periods, and specialized tactical events.
Assignments will vary based on Government training schedules and authorized support requirements. This position is suited to experienced tactical instructors seeking periodic or part-time instructional opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide instructional support for direct action and Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training.
- Conduct practical exercises, demonstrations, and tactical training activities.
- Support live-fire and shoot-house training events.
- Instruct and reinforce current Special Operations CQB tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Provide combat marksmanship and tactical weapons instruction as assigned.
- Support range safety, training preparation, student evaluation, and after-action reviews.
- Maintain professional instructional standards and compliance with MRTC safety requirements.
- Coordinate availability and scheduled training assignments with the contractor’s On-Site Lead.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of military service.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Special Operations Forces and/or U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance.
- Graduate of a Service Special Operations CQB course.
- Demonstrated experience instructing CQB.
- Knowledge and application of current CQB tactics, techniques, and procedures within the preceding 3 years.
- Demonstrated competence in combat marksmanship, tactical instruction, and range safety.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to support physically demanding, high-risk training activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior MARSOC, Marine Reconnaissance, or USSOCOM instructional experience.
- Formal instructor and range-safety certifications.
- Experience supporting live-fire tactical training, shoot-house operations, and advanced direct action exercises.
Work Schedule
This is an episodic assignment rather than a guaranteed full-time position. Work will be scheduled according to MRTC training requirements. The anticipated workload is up to 700 hours annually per instructor; actual assignments may be lower.
Employment is contingent upon contract award, Government training requirements, and verification of qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant Special Operations experience, formal instructor qualifications, required certifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the position’s responsibilities.
Benefits, if applicable, are governed by ABSI eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. Employment is contingent upon contract award and verification of qualifications, security eligibility, and applicable Government requirements.
ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$40-$50 per hour