Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst - Training Technical Assessments SME to support Navy C4I training, acquisition, and technical assessment efforts for NAVWAR programs. This role contributes directly to Fleet readiness and training effectiveness by evaluating operational C4I systems, Technical Training Equipment (TTE), Training Devices (TD), technical data, and supporting training materials to ensure they accurately represent current Fleet configurations.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting NAVWAR programs and a strong working understanding of Navy C4I communications, networks, and data-link systems. The candidate should be comfortable working across Navy acquisition, engineering, training, and Fleet organizations and have experience conducting Technical Training Assessments, SETRs, MPT reviews, technical audits, or closely comparable Navy acquisition and training assessments. This role requires the ability to identify technical discrepancies, assess their impact on training effectiveness and readiness, and develop technically credible recommendations for Government and program-office stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Serve independently as a technical subject matter expert for Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems, including communications, network, and data-link equipment.
- Conduct Technical Training Assessments (TTAs) to evaluate whether Technical Training Equipment (TTE), Training Devices (TD), training materials, and technical data supporting NAVWAR systems are current, accurate, adequate, and representative of current Fleet configurations.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assessment templates, checklists, and related documentation supporting Technical Training Assessments and technical reviews.
- Perform quality-assurance reviews and develop reports addressing Front End Analysis (FEA) artifacts, Navy Training System Plans (NTSP), NTSP annual reviews/revisions, Training Effectiveness Evaluation Plans (TEEP), and Training Transfer Agreements (TTA) in accordance with current OPNAVINST 1500.76 guidance.
- Review program technical documentation to identify Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) impacts and apply analytical techniques to evaluate training objectives and solutions.
- Support Government action officers in implementing MPT Technical Authority requirements.
- Support NAVWAR System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and assess acquisition, technical, and training documentation to identify MPT risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain review templates and checklists supporting traditional, rapid-IT, and other SETR review processes.
- Participate in classified SETR events for selected programs, including review of classified acquisition-planning, technical, and training documentation as authorized.
- Review formal system-training courses for technical quality, completeness, and alignment with Fleet requirements, including vendor-conducted training and third-party developed training products.
- Evaluate technical information supporting development of training materials, including computer software, curriculum, courseware, technical documentation, and training aids.
- Support the NAVWAR Training Assessment Program, coordinating with Government assessment leads, program-office SMEs, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) learning centers, assessors, and external training providers.
- Plan and support training-site assessments to determine whether training equipment, training devices, technical data, and training materials accurately represent operational Fleet systems.
- Identify technical discrepancies and deficiencies, document findings, prioritize corrective actions, track identified issues, and communicate findings to appropriate Government and program stakeholders.
- Prepare written Training Assessment reports documenting findings, risks, technical deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Develop and conduct Fleet training surveys to assess suspected training deficiencies and determine the effectiveness of NAVWAR training.
- Interview Fleet personnel regarding job tasks, maintenance issues, training effectiveness, and operational requirements; organize and analyze collected data; prepare survey reports; and recommend training improvements.
- Perform systems-management and integration functions, evaluate system capabilities and workflow limitations, and develop recommended solutions.
- Translate user and operational requirements into technical requirements or design specifications and serve as a liaison among technical, acquisition, training, and Fleet stakeholders.
- Apply data management, analysis, and visualization techniques in support of technical assessments and program decisions.
- Provide project-management support to Navy acquisition programs and apply Navy correspondence requirements to assigned duties.
Education & Certifications- Master's degree, subject to the education substitutions identified below.
Experience & Qualifications- 10 years of relevant professional experience in systems analysis, Navy C4I systems, technical training assessments, Navy acquisition, or closely related technical activities.
- Experience performing maintenance on Navy C4I communications and information technology systems at sea aboard U.S. Navy ships and at shore sites.
- Experience conducting technical training assessments or comparable technical assessments of training systems, equipment, devices, and technical data.
- Specialized systems-analysis experience supporting a Navy acquisition program, or related/comparable DoD experience.
- Experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVWAR Program Executive Offices, NIWC, NETC, or other Navy Systems Commands preferred.
- Experience conducting NAVWAR Technical Training Assessments and MPT Technical Authority processes preferred.
- Experience working directly with NETC learning centers, Navy program offices, Fleet personnel, and training providers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with NAVWAR/Navy information systems and repositories applicable to acquisition and training support.
- Working knowledge of OPNAVINST 1500.76 and associated Navy training and MPT processes.
- Demonstrated ability to independently serve as a technical SME for Navy C4I systems, including communications, network, and data-link equipment.
Security Clearance Requirement- Active DoD SECRET clearance required. Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
