ASW Training Specialist

GD Information Technology • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports classroom and laboratory-based training for various watch stations including SONAR Supervisor, Situational Awareness Watch Operator (SAWO), Passive Acoustic Sensor Operator (ASO), Active ASO, Surface Common Airborne Undersea Sensor System Functional Segment (SCFS), and Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS). The ASW Training Specialist will impact training by providing instruction related to SONAR operations and ASW tactical employment, supporting tactical watch stations, and integrating training systems like the Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST), AEGIS training systems, and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT). Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering training materials, supporting course reviews, curriculum updates, and training gap analysis. The specialist will also develop familiarity with SONAR principles, environmental analysis, mission planning, tactical oceanography, target motion analysis, and firing point procedures. Additionally, they will assist with dynamic assessments of Sailors’ technical and tactical proficiency on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR variants, support instructor evaluation, and aid in the development, testing, maintenance, and delivery of advanced tactical scenario-based ASW training materials. Research into new ASW training technologies and maintaining awareness of relevant tactical capabilities are also key aspects of the role. Travel, shift, or schedule adjustments may be required to meet customer and training mission needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• 5+ years of specialized shipboard experience as a qualified SONAR Supervisor (NEC-V56B) on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 variants.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of advanced tactical SONAR system employment.
• Familiarity with Target Motion Analysis, Firing Point Procedures, Tactical Oceanography, Range Prediction Systems, Acoustic Data Collection, Active Intercept, and Pulsed/Continuous Active SONAR.
• Ability to work in a dynamic training environment and effectively interact with military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to support classroom and laboratory training with extended periods on your feet.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support developmental training activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support embarkation on a U.S. Navy ship underway, as required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as an instructor in a Navy training environment.
• Prior experience supporting SCSTC, Navy instructional environments, ASW operations, or tactical training activities.
• Experience as a Trainer, Navy Instructor (NEC 805A), Surface Ship ASW Specialist (SSAS) (NEC V44B), Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS) operator, or Master Training Specialist.
• Master/Afloat Training Specialist (MTS/ATS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom and shipboard laboratory-based instruction related to SONAR operations and ASW tactical employment.
• Assisting with training support for tactical watch stations including SONAR Supervisor, SAWO, Passive ASO, Active ASO, SCFS, and UCFS.
• Supporting the integration of training systems such as Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST), AEGIS training systems, and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT).
• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of ASW training materials aligned to customer training objectives.
• Supporting course reviews, curriculum updates, and training gap analysis efforts.
• Building familiarity with SONAR principles, environmental analysis, mission planning, tactical oceanography, target motion analysis, and firing point procedures.
• Assisting with dynamic assessments related to Sailors’ technical and tactical proficiency on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR variants and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Supporting instructor evaluation activities during practice and certification topic/lab teaches.
• Assisting with the development, testing, maintenance, and delivery of advanced tactical scenario-based ASW training materials.
• Conducting research into new ASW training, educational, and multimedia technologies.
• Maintaining awareness of relevant tactical capabilities and guidance as assigned.
• Supporting travel, shift, or schedule requirements aligned with customer and training mission needs, as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Variety of medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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.
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior