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Training Specialist - SSDS Tactical Action Officer/Air Defense Warfare Coordinator Trainer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Training Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist joining our team to

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Develops; organizes; and conducts Combat Systems / Operations training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Center for Surface Combat Systems Detachment San Diego. Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance/scenario-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as a Senior Instructor to train officers and sailors in tactical employment of the SSDS combat system and associated weapons systems, system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications.  When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for CSCS courses supporting the operational employment of the Ship’s Self Defense System.

● Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations.

● Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy SSDS Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine and integrates and conceptualizes the execution of Doctrine optimizing the application of ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitation in the dynamic operational tactical environment.

● Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance, operational procedures, and ship’s Battle Orders and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.

● Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.

● Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.

● Supports Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement.

● Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.

● Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex SSDS training programs and related materials in support of CSCS training objectives.

● Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.

● Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.

● Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.

● Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

● Primary classroom instruction in SSDS IAMD and AEGIS IAMD Advanced Warfare Training as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and/or Air Defense Warfare Coordinator. Additional trainer support required to act as Warfare Commander in scenario lab based environments.

Candidate will be required to support multi-shift work as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education:  Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

● Qualifications: Seven (7) years of experience all facets of combat systems tactical employment to include the management of combat systems personnel, planning and direction of Navy Surface, Air and Subsurface Warfare mission requirements, and Command and Control of shipboard combat operations. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor/Trainer/Evaluator in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems.

● Experience as a qualified TAO and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of CSCS/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10-25% of time.

● Security Clearance Level: Secret Clearance
● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays