Training Specialist Principal - Aegis Tactical Action Officer / Ballistic Missile Defense Officer (BMDO)
Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Principal with GDIT. At GDIT, people are our differentiator and as a Training Specialist Principal you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a versatile and motivated Instructor to join our team to develop, organize, and conduct training and educational programs for fleet sailors in support of Surface Combat Systems Training Command San Diego (SCSTC-SD) Learning Site in San Diego, CA. Candidate would serve as a Navy Subject Matter Expert for the development and delivery of the Aegis Tactical Action Officer (ATAO) material to Officer and Enlisted students. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development and delivery of other SCSTC courses supporting the Navy Aegis and SSDS Surface Warfare tactics.
HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Develops; organizes; and conducts training and educational programs for Fleet sailors. The training program requires the ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support tactical lab training. Candidate would serve as a Senior Instructor to train CG/DDG sailors in tactical employment of the Aegis combat system and associated weapons systems, system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications.When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for Air Warfare Training (AWT) courses supportingoperational employment of the Aegis Combat System.
Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations to the officer level.
Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy Aegis Combat System Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine and integrates the execution of Doctrine optimizing the application of ship's Combat Systems in a dynamic operational tactical environment.
Conducts assessment of the sailors abilities to comply with approved operational procedures and 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 Teaches per NAVEDTRA requirements.
Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectivenessof training activities.
Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
WHAT YOULL 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: Eight (8) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician manager or operator manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. Experience as a qualified US Navy Aegis Tactical Action Officer (TAO) with relevant shipboard experience. Ballistic Missile Defense Officer (BMDO) qualification and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus.
Of the eight (8) years, two (2) years of 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 including one (1) year relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives.
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.
Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.
US Citizenship Required
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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