STRIKE PHASE INSTRUCTOR

Location: San Diego, California Job Type: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Security Clearance: Active SECRET Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligibility) Position Status: Available for immediate hire Position Overview Check Defense is a fast-growing federal contractor seeking a highly capable Strike Phase Instructor who serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Naval Special Warfare (NSW) surface mobility training programs. This position provides advanced instruction and operational expertise to Special Boat Teams (SBTs) during Strike Phase training, focusing on Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS), Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), maritime insertion and extraction techniques, and Combatant Craft mission execution. The successful candidate will augment the active-duty training cadre by delivering classroom and field instruction, supporting curriculum development and training management activities, coordinating logistical requirements, and assisting with integrating emerging technologies into the Individual Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC). The instructor will play a critical role in preparing NSW personnel for operational deployments by ensuring training remains current, effective, and aligned with mission requirements. Duties And Responsibilities Provide advanced VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) and MIO (Maritime Interdiction Operations) instruction to Special Boat Teams (SBTs) operating within the Naval Special Warfare surface mobility community.Deliver classroom, practical, simulator, and field training supporting Strike Phase and IDTC training requirements.Assist with training schedule development, curriculum management, and logistical planning throughout the Individual Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC).Augment active-duty training cadre through subject matter expertise, classroom instruction, and operational mentoring.Support echelon IV-level combat systems integration efforts and associated training initiatives.Assist with liaison support and coordination with NSWG-4 and other Special Operations organizations to identify, assess, and integrate emerging technologies into SBT training programs.Instruct and evaluate personnel on Combatant Craft tactics, techniques, procedures, and mission execution standards.Provide instruction on maritime insertion/extraction operations and Combatant Craft-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Conduct student assessments, evaluations, and after-action reviews (AARs).Assist with curriculum updates and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure training effectiveness and operational relevance.Support training events, mission rehearsals, and final exercise execution.Ensure compliance with NSW doctrine, safety standards, and operational requirements. Required Qualifications S. Citizen.Active SECRET Security Clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access.Minimum five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years as a Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC). Must have achieved SWCC Senior Qualification in accordance with COMNAVSPECWARGRUFOURINST 3120.3E.SWCC Senior Qualification must not have been revoked or removed for administrative or disciplinary reasons.Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Navy/Naval Special Warfare Instructor. Experience supporting or augmenting active-duty training cadre through:Classroom instructionSubject Matter Expertise (SME) supportCombat systems integration effortsTraining planning and schedulingMinimum of two (2) years of experience in NSW Combatant Craft Strike Phase execution. Demonstrated familiarity with:Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) OperationsMaritime Interdiction Operations (MIO)Maritime Insert/Extract OperationsCombatant Craft tactics and mission executionCombatant Craft-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Preferred Qualifications Previous operational experience supporting NSWG-4 or subordinate commands.Experience integrating emerging technologies into operational training environments.Combat systems integration experience within NSW or Special Operations units.Experience developing and revising instructional curriculum and training materials.Prior experience supporting Joint or Interagency Special Operations training programs.Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Advanced knowledge of Naval Special Warfare maritime operations and surface mobility tactics.Strong understanding of VBSS, MIO, Combatant Craft operations, and maritime mission planning.Ability to instruct and mentor adult learners in classroom and operational environments.Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.Strong planning, organizational, and logistical coordination skills.Ability to work effectively with military personnel, government representatives, and contractor teams.Ability to adapt training methodologies to support evolving operational requirements and technologies. Physical Requirements Ability to work in classroom, maritime, range, and field-training environments.Ability to travel in support of training and operational requirements.Must meet applicable physical and medical requirements necessary to support NSW training operations.Capable of prolonged periods aboard maritime platforms and participation in operational training activities.