Req ID: RQ174499

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3)

Job Family: Training

Skills:

Navigation,Operations,Ship Handling,Training Programs,Training Techniques

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology is actively seeking a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Officer of the Deck (OOD) Trainer at LCS Training Facility, San Diego

Develops; organizes; and conducts Navigation training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as a Bridge Instructor to train Navigation Watchstanders on LCS-2 bridge equipment and systems to include navigation, seamanship and tactical maneuvering. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for new LCS courses supporting ship handling and navigation training.

Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and Train to Certify (T2C) process utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios.

Provide trusted advice and technical assistance regarding training requirements and curriculum analysis, design development, implementation, instruction, and assessment in Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling related topics to students at all levels of the training spectrum.

Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers complex Navigation training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.

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

Supports Formal Course Reviews and curriculum updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement.

Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.

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

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Primary instruction in LCS-2 Officer of the Deck (OOD) and Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) Capstone and LCS-2 Crew Certification Training (CCT).

Candidate will be required to support a second shift work schedule on a rotational basis.

Active Secret Security Clearance.

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 LCS or operational Fleet experience having recently served on LCS or with operational Fleet experience either as a US Navy qualified OOD or a USCG licensed Deck Officer (Master, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, or 3rd Mate).

Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking, 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 an Instructor/Trainer and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/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% of time.

The likely salary range for this position is $72,000 - $108,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.