ASW Training Specialist

About the role

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist Senior for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both classroom and scenario-based shipboard instruction for critical tactical watch stations, including SONAR Supervisor and Acoustic Sensor Operator (ASO).
• Provide expert support for SCSTC curriculum development as required.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of complex ASW training programs and related materials in support of customer training objectives.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience utilizing and integrating shipboard and shore-based embedded training systems, specifically Trainer Control Workstation (TCW), the Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST), and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT).
• Execute complex fleet-level exercises and CRUDES Basic Phase Training Cycles.
• Support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: Proven expertise as a qualified SONAR Supervisor and Acoustic Sensor Operator-S (ASO-S) on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 combat systems.
• Security clearance level: Must possess active Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing and integrating shipboard and shore-based embedded training systems, specifically Trainer Control Workstation (TCW), the Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST), and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT).
• Must be a qualified Navy Instructor (NEC 805A) with a strong background in curriculum development and delivering high-stakes military training.
• Extensive shipboard experience executing complex fleet-level exercises and CRUDES Basic Phase Training Cycles.
• Extensive experience in modernization efforts, such as overhauling courses, authoring Standard Operating Procedures, and conducting pilot courses to guarantee curriculum effectiveness.
• Ability to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.

Skills

• A strong background in ASW mission planning and tactical communication.
• Proven expertise utilizing the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) and driving operational readiness as an active member or leader of a Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT).
• A strong background in Acoustic Analysis and Target Motion Analysis.
• A strong working knowledge of maintenance requirements for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system(s) and associated Auxiliary equipment as well as SVTT (Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes).
• A strong working knowledge of maintenance requirements for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system(s) and associated Auxiliary equipment as well as SVTT (Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes).
• Designation Letters for ASWC and SUWC a significant plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• 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.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work

Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards