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).