Req ID: RQ180918

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3)

Job Family: Training

Skills:

Curriculum Modification,Tactical Training,Team Training,Training,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) Operations Trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) having recently served on LCS or with operational Navy Surface Combat Systems Fleet experience. Highly desired experience with Gun Weapons Systems, Anti-Ship Missile Systems, Tactical Data Links, GCCS-M, SAR, Navigation, and/or Surface Warfare.

Develops; organizes; and conducts Combat Systems/Operations training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships. Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance/scenario-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as an Instructor to train LCS sailors in tactical employment of the Combat Management System (CMS); 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 LCS courses.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) processes utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios.

Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide 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.

Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC 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 instruction in LCS-2 Tactical Communicator (TAC) Capstone and LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT)/Crew Certification Training. Additional trainer support required to act as Warfare Commander in scenario/lab-based training environments.

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

Active Secret Security Clearance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Associates/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 tactical warfare areas to include the employment and management of Hard-Kill/Soft-Kill Weapon systems, internal/external communications, and integration with Navy Surface, Air and Subsurface Warfare mission requirements. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor in a formal Navy individual training environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking skills, 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.

Location: Client 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

The likely salary range for this position is $73,950 - $100,050. 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.