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:

Teaching, Training Needs Assessment, Training Techniques

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is actively seeking a Trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Mk-18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).  Develop, organize, and conduct basic and advanced classroom instruction and hands on training on how to operate, maintain, and employ Mk-18 MOD 1 and MOD 2 UUV Family of Systems (FoS).  Training includes the use of mission planning/execution software, advanced UUV tactics, data collection, and processing SONAR data for Post Mission Analysis (PMA).  When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development/maintenance for Mk-18 courses. May also be required to assist with other Mine Warfare (MIW) related curriculum efforts and/or deliver training on behalf of MWTC’s MIW courses of instruction as required by your Site Lead and/or Manager.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Must be prepared to support training and evaluation utilizing a shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of students in individual and team training events.
• Must be prepared to support training and evaluation in-water operations, as a small boat crew member conducting safe launch and recovery evolutions.
• Prepares, reviews, and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports Formal Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates, conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback/recommendations for Course improvement.
• Develops, tests, maintains, and delivers moderately complex Navy Mine Warfare training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Primary MWTC Mk-18 instruction includes UUV Family of Systems Familiarization, Post Mission Analysis, System Operation, and System Maintenance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Associates/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 with Mine Warfare (MIW)/Mine Counter-Measures (MCM), EXCMCM and/or UUV systems as either a maintenance technician supervisor or operator supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment.  Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor/Trainer in a Navy Training Environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction.

Experience as an Instructor/Trainer and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist is a significant plus.  

Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.  

Travel may be required up to 10% of time.

Active Secret Security Clearance.

Location: Client Site

US Citizenship required.

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $74,800 - $101,200. 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:

Less than 10%

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.