Mission Operations Specialist, Training

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive training programs focused on ASV operations, mission planning, environmental risk mitigation, and maintenance.
• Deliver both classroom-based and on the water instruction to DoD partners and internal teams.
• Establish and maintain training standards, including learning objectives, assessments, and certifications.
• Conduct training needs analysis to ensure mission-critical skill gaps are addressed.
• Support or lead assessment to ensure all curriculum and training programs are up to standard and inline with the most up to date organizational procedures.
• Contribute to the design and administration of all Standard Operating Procedures for all Saronic ASVs.
• Partner with leadership to develop progression models and readiness benchmarks.
• Affiliate in the planning and execution of real-world ASV missions, ensuring training programs mirror operational realities.
• Maintain situational awareness of evolving maritime environments and ensure training reflects current challenges and technologies.
• Affiliate and lead the development of new Standard Operating Procedures for Operational Readiness of ASV Operators within the department.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, program leads, and DoD liaisons to align training content with evolving system capabilities.
• Provide post-training evaluations and feedback to stakeholders and development teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in project coordination and leadership in current role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, maritime studies, or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in maritime operations, particularly with autonomous or unmanned systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in mission planning software, GIS tools, and maritime navigation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Prior SOF experience working with the DoD or other government agencies is a plus.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and instructional delivery in technical or operational environments.
• Background in assessment/selection (e.g., military training pipelines, SOF assessments, instructional design for performance evaluation preferred).

Physical Demands

• Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water.
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work i.e. stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
• Ability to work in a hot and humid environment and follow safe practices to stay hydrated.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, verbal instructions, and workplace hazards in a high-noise environment.
• Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including indoor fabrication shops, onboard vessels under construction, and outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.