Weapons Instructor​/Site Lead

D2 Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Weapons-Based Instructor III to support the Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Course of Instruction. This position provides training to personnel assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and Naval Special Warfare organizations.

In addition to instructional duties, this role serves as the Contract Site Lead
, responsible for daily contract operations at the training location. The Instructor must also be qualified to support Phase IV Judgment-Based Engagement Training (JET).

• Deliver ECS course content in accordance with approved curriculum, training standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Serve as the Contract Site Lead
  , acting with full authority on all daily contract matters at the training site.
• Provide required site lead and alternate contact information to Government representatives and promptly report any changes.
• Maintain familiarity with lesson plans, training aids, testing procedures, remediation processes, electronic podiums, and all associated instructional equipment.
• Complete the Instructor Evaluation and Certification Process prior to independently teaching Navy students.
• Qualify as a Phase IV JET Instructor and support one of the most advanced phases of ECS training.
• Deliver a wide range of ECS training topics and provide instructional and safety support during live‑fire weapons training.
• Demonstrate modern dynamic combat shooting skills in support of ECS instruction.
• Maintain proficiency with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine
  , achieving sharpshooter‑level qualification with both systems.
• Serve as a designated Range Safety Officer (RSO) when assigned, including completion of all required qualifications and Personnel Qualification Standards.
• Call the course of fire in accordance with applicable guidance when serving as RSO.
• Support student learning, safety, and operational readiness in a disciplined military training environment.
• Decision‑making in high‑stress tactical situations and deadly force encounters.
• Recognition of compliant versus non‑compliant threats.
• Application of appropriate legal and tactical levels of force.
• Instruction on psycho‑physiological responses to life‑threatening encounters (e.g., tachypsychia, elevated heart rate, vasoconstriction, loss of fine motor skills, tunnel vision, auditory exclusion, time distortion).
• Training in stress‑mitigation techniques, including stress inoculation, muscle memory development, scenario‑based simulators, and force‑on‑force training with Si munitions.

• Physical fitness sufficient to support all required training evolutions.
• Ability to perform weapons qualification in standing, kneeling, and prone positions.
• Ability to climb ladders, move through narrow passageways, and operate safely in demanding training environments.
• Ability to teach assigned content and successfully complete associated testing.
• Strong communication, instructional, leadership, and safety‑awareness skills.
• Ability to deliver diverse training topics while maintaining professionalism in a high‑risk training environment.
• Familiarity with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine, with the ability to achieve sharpshooter‑level qualification on both.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the military, law enforcement, or a security‑related discipline.
• Familiarity with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine.
• Ability to achieve sharpshooter‑level qualification with both weapon systems.
• Ability to meet instructor certification requirements prior to independent instruction.
• Ability to support site‑level leadership responsibilities and daily contract operations.