Senior C2 Instructor (MISTC Site Lead) (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Active DoD Secret Clearance required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

The Senior C2 Instructor / MISTC Site Lead serves as the primary site-level leader for Command & Control (C2) training at MISTC. This role ensures effective delivery of C2 instruction aligned with the mission of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM). The incumbent will manage site operations, lead instructor teams, maintain instructional quality and compliance with doctrine and policy, coordinate training resource allocation, and liaison with government stakeholders.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and manage C2 instruction delivery at MISTC (classroom, simulations, exercises).
• Lead, supervise, and manage instructor personnel: scheduling, certification, performance, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), compliance with instructor-qualification standards.
• Develop and manage the annual Training Exercise and Employment Plan (TEEP) for site.
• Manage course scheduling, instructor assignments, and resource synchronization across the broader MISTC enterprise.
• Enforce instructional quality and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., doctrinal, MCISD/SATE processes) and ensure alignment with TECOM / MSTP policy.
• Serve as the principal government liaison for the training site. Represent the site in coordination meetings (e.g., MSTP operations sync, TEEP planning, resource allocation sessions).
• Support curriculum-development coordination and instructor certification processes; implement continuous improvement through After Instruction Reports (AIRs), After Course Reports (ACRs), student critiques, and performance metrics.
• Brief senior leaders, facilitate meetings across multiple echelons, coordinate joint/distributed training environments.

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant C2 or training roles (to align with MOCTT requirement of 10+ years).
• Minimum 8 years of experience specifically supporting MISTC or similar Marine Corps C2 training environments (to align with MISTC requirement of 8+ years).
• Completion of a formal Military Instructor Development Course or equivalent formal instructor training.
• Demonstrated expertise in Marine Corps C2 systems, doctrine, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proven experience leading or managing instructor teams or training detachments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and facilitate coordination meetings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a site lead, course manager, or senior instructor at a Marine Corps formal school or similar training command.
• Experience working within Marine Corps or joint training management processes and systems.
• Experience coordinating joint, distributed, or multi-echelon training events.
• Experience preparing After Action Reports (AARs), AIRs, ACRs, or similar instructional performance documentation.
• Familiarity with quality management, continuous improvement, and instructor certification processes.

Travel Requirements

Travel to client locations is required for this position and may vary based on project needs.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an active Secret clearance.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 

• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Training & Development