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

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:

Training Needs Assessment, Training Techniques, Weapons

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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

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.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Training Specialist, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of developing, organizesing and conducting training and educational programs for Fleet Sailors in support of Surface Combat Systems Training Center (SCSTC) in San Diego, California
● Training program requires ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support tactical shipboard training; Candidate would serve as an instructor to train NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS) and Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) operators in tactical employment of the NSSMS/SSDS systems to support Ship’s Self-Defense System employment to include 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 SCSTC courses supporting the operational employment of the Ship’s Self Defense System.
● Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy NSSMS/SSDS 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Training Specialist must have:
● 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. Of the five years, 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.

NEC: Required: V31A NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System (NSSMS) MK 57 Mods 10 and above. Desired: 805A Instructor.

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.

Candidate will be required to support multi-shift work as required.

Security Clearance Level: Secret

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $92,000. 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.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.