NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS)/Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) and Defensive Weapons Coordinator (DWC) Trainer

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 for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traditional classroom instruction and support tactical shipboard training for NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS) and Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) operators.
• Train on the tactical employment of the NSSMS/SSDS systems, including system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses supporting the operational employment of the Ship’s Self Defense System.
• Use SSDS-specific simulation software, tools, and procedures to review and analyze U.S. Navy SSDS capabilities and limitations with reference to current U.S. Navy operational and tactical guidance.
• Conceptualize and integrate the employment of self-defense systems using engagement doctrine within each SSDS Combat Systems' abilities in a dynamic operational tactical environment.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Five (5) years of experience with the required system (NSSMS/SSDS) as system maintenance technician or supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor 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.
• Experience with SSDS training systems [e.g. Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT), SSDS Training Stimulator Simulator System (TSSS), and Afloat Training Domain (ATD)] is a significant plus.
• Experience as a Rolling Airframe Missile System (RAM) handling team leader is a significant plus.

Qualifications

Required:

• V31A NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System (NSSMS) MK 57 Mods 10 and above.
• 805A Instructor.
• Master/Afloat Training Specialist (MTS/ATS) qualification preferred.

Skills

Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Training Specialist must have:

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy NSSMS/SSDS Capabilities and Limitations.
• Advanced knowledge of SSDS-specific simulation software, tools, and procedures.
• Ability to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Ability to support multi-shift work as required.
• Physical condition to support embarkation on U.S. Navy ship underway.

Benefits

GDIT offers comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, including a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. Other benefits include:

• Health savings accounts (HSAs)
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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 $80,750 - $109,250. 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

Work Location: USA CA San Diego