Fire Control System/Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Technical Trainer Sr

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Instructor with an FCS MK99 background to support the Aegis International Programs team and conduct schoolhouse and waterfront training. The work for this position will be in Dahlgren, VA, with potential travel opportunities to support international customers in locations such as Japan, Australia, Norway, Canada, and South Korea.

Responsibilities

Support a multi-instructor and developer workforce providing instruction and curricula updates for International Program customers and in support of schoolhouse and shipboard training. Assist in the development of new training materials, revise existing curricula, and support simulation virtual courseware updates and deployment. Deliver formal training for internal and external customers, conduct instructor evaluations, and submit training reports.

Plans, develops, and implements technical product training programs for customers, and/or employees, and field support personnel. Technical training may include standard, repeatable modules, customized and new product modules. Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs; prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.

Qualifications

Certified as Navy Instructor with applicable Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code, previous instructor experience with documented certification, or a Bachelor's degree in education. Graduate of a BL7 or BL9 US Navy Aegis Fire Control System (FCS) MK99 Operation and Maintenance course. Aegis Weapon System maintenance and operational experience with at least one shipboard tour and one training/instructional tour. Ability to discuss technical and operational concepts related to Aegis Weapon System and Aegis Combat System. Proven communication skills with the ability to work independently and as a team contributor. US Citizenship is required and successful candidate must have a final DoD Secret Security Clearance to qualify.

Desired Skills

• Graduate of US Navy Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) course.
• Master Training Specialist Certification
• Relevant USN Aegis Baseline 9 operational experience
• Relevant USN BMD 5 operational experience
• Qualified Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC) watchstander
• Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) operation and/or maintenance experience

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $72,500.00 - $134,600.00

Benefits

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).