General Dynamics
SSDS Tactical Action Officer Trainer, San Diego, CA.
Summary
Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CA San DiegoFull Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ205951
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Program Instruction Support
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Combat Systems, Tactical Training, Training Techniques
Certifications:
None
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Training Specialist Advisor - SSDS Tactical Action Officer/Air Defense Warfare Coordinator Trainer, San Diego, CA.
Develops, organizes and conducts Combat Systems and Operations training programs for personnel at SCSTC Det SW. Capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom instruction and performance/scenario-based shipboard laboratory training. As a Training Specialist Advisor, the candidate would serve as a Senior Instructor to train officers and sailors in tactical employment of the SSDS combat system and associated weapons and sensor systems. Have a strong background in SSDS capabilities and limitations, benefits and risks to automating self-defense systems, threat-centric mission planning, tactical communication as well as execution of pre-planned responses. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses supporting the operational employment of SSDS.
HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations.
- Uses 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; conceptualizes and integrates the employment of self-defense systems using engagement doctrine within each SSDS Combat Systems' abilities in a dynamic operational tactical environment.
- Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors' abilities to comply with approved maintenance, operational procedures, and ship's Battle Orders and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.
- Observes and assesses contemporaries during practice and certification topic/lab teaches as well as NETC semi-annual and annual evaluations per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.
- Prepares, reviews and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides in support of traditional classroom teaching.
- Supports course reviews and curriculum updates by periodically conducting training gap analysis and providing formal feedback and recommendations for course improvement.
- Develops, tests, maintains and delivers advanced tactical scenario-based SSDS training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.
- Maintains knowledge of relevant and current U.S., allied and adversary technologies/tactical guidance, collaborates with external stakeholders and provides instructor leadership and mentoring as required.
- Primary classroom instruction in SSDS and Aegis Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Advanced Warfare Training as a TAO and/or ADWC/Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC). Additional trainer support required to act as Warfare Commander in scenario lab based environments.
- Candidate will be required to support multi-shift work as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
- Qualifications: Seven (7) years of experience all facets of combat systems tactical employment to include the management of combat systems personnel, planning and direction of Navy Surface, Air and Subsurface Warfare mission requirements, and Command and Control of shipboard combat operations. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor/Trainer/Evaluator in a Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE), 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/Aegis training simulators e.g. Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT), SSDS Training Stimulator Simulator System (TSSS), Battle Force Electronic Warfare Trainer (BEWT)/Surface Electronic Warfare Team Trainer (SEWTT) and Afloat Training Domain (ATD).
- Experience as a qualified TAO in support of shipboard Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT) or shore-based instructor with Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC - formerly the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS)), Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC), Tactical Training Group (TACTRAGRU) Pacific or Atlantic or Afloat Training Group (ATG) is a significant plus.
- Master/Afloat Training Specialist (MTS/ATS) Qualification preferred.
- Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
- Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
- Must be in physical condition to support embarkation on U.S. Navy ship underway.
- Security Clearance Level: Secret
- Location: On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA CA San Diego
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. 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. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
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