COMMS/DATA LINK/RADAR TECH Trainer at SCSTC

Responsibilities

As a Training Specialist, you will help train specialists in surface radars, navigation and data link systems for surface combatants. This role supports Advanced Warfare Training (AWT) Phases, including Self-Assessment Groom Training (SAGT).

You will develop, organize, and conduct technical and tactical training necessary to meet US Navy training requirements. This role will encompass both classroom and hands-on instruction for technicians and tacticians on the operation and maintenance of Navigation and Data Link Systems.

You will develop, test, maintain, and deliver moderately complex training programs and related materials in support of customer training objectives, establishing, setting and reviewing course content and objectives.

• Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
• Maintain records
• Track participant progress
• Regularly update course documentation to ensure timeliness and relevance

Requirements

Must demonstrate a deep understanding of navigational systems and the ability to provide technical training to technicians onboard Aegis and SSDS MK 2 platforms.

Candidates will ensure units demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills necessary to properly initialize, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the onboard navigational systems IAW CSOSS procedures and technical documentation.

• Advanced Navigation Sensors and Displays include: Moriah Wind System (MWS) or analog windbird systems
• Proficiency with ECDIS-N (Electronic Chart Display and Information System – Navy)
• Familiarity with Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS)
• Experience with Digital Hybrid Speed Log (DHYSL)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician or operator with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in an apprentice level training environment.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor or facilitator 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.
• Combat System Training: requires comprehensive knowledge of casualty response, familiarity with CSOSS, Sailor to Engineer websites and experience with Combat System Training Team (CSTT) methodologies.
• Navigational Systems and Networks Expertise include: Global Positioning System (GPS), Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI) and Digital Multiplexing Systems (DMS) as well as modern data networks such as Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS).
• Knowledge of Interior Communication Switchboards (ICSB), their uses, and typical locations on a ship is necessary.
• Proficiency with the Navigation Critical Distribution System (NCDS) and their function in distributing navigation-based messaging.
• Experience with Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems (IBNS), including integration, navigational, control, and communication functions from applicable systems.
• Ability to support training with extended periods on your feet while training.

Skills

• Customer Training
• Navigation Systems
• Radars
• Training Programs
• Training System Certifications

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Full flex work weeks
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Pay

$78,200 - $105,800

Schedule

40 hours per week

Additional Work Locations

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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.

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