Fielding and Training Support Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Panama City, FL

7d•$69,400 - $158,000

About The Position

Support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) programs by providing technical expertise on the MK 25, LAR 8000, MK 16, and other diving life-support systems. The role supports government acceptance testing, equipment fielding, maintenance planning, technical training, configuration control, stakeholder coordination, and lifecycle support to promote equipment readiness and diver safety. The specialist supports initial UBA fielding at gaining units, coordinates with project and logistics personnel, maintenance teams, and manufacturer representatives, and conducts Limited Technical Inspections in collaboration with gaining units. The role develops and delivers train-the-trainer programs, evaluates training effectiveness, supports trainer certification, and creates curricula tailored to operational and maintenance requirements. The specialist also authors and reviews technical documentation, serves as a liaison between gaining units and manufacturers, coordinates training schedules and operational needs with Commanding Officers, and reports progress to the Program Manager. Additional work includes establishing maintenance procedures and schedules, monitoring fielded equipment, evaluating post-fielding use, recommending improvements, and maintaining calibration of ISEA tools.

Requirements

Experience fielding military systems, conducting New Equipment Training (NET), and managing multi-year phased rollouts of advanced technology.
Experience as a MK 25 closed circuit rebreather technician.
Knowledge of underwater breathing apparatus systems, including the Dräger MK 25 and LAR 8000.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of academic instructor training.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a military diver or with special operations diving communities.
Experience with Navy logistics and fielding procedures.
Experience collaborating with manufacturers and program offices to integrate new systems.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on government acceptance testing for LAR 8000 UBA.
Travel to gaining units for initial UBA fielding.
Coordinate with the project manager, logistics officers, maintenance teams, and manufacturer representatives to support timely delivery and operational readiness.
Conduct Limited Technical Inspections (LTIs) with gaining units during equipment fielding.
Design, develop, and deliver train-the-trainer programs covering system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust instructional methods to operational requirements.
Provide oversight of gaining-unit trainer certification so trainers can independently train personnel.
Develop training curricula tailored to LAR 8000 UBA operational and maintenance requirements.
Author and review technical manuals, including operator guides, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures, for compliance with Navy standards.
Collaborate with technical writers, engineers, and subject matter experts to refine documentation and training materials.
Serve as the primary contact between gaining units and manufacturer representatives to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
Communicate with gaining-unit Commanding Officers to align training schedules and operational needs.
Provide the Program Manager with progress reports and feedback on fielding and training milestones.
Establish long-term maintenance procedures and schedules with gaining units and program office personnel.
Monitor fielded-unit performance and recommend improvements or updates.
Support evaluation of post-fielding operational use to identify improvements for future fielding phases.
Maintain calibration of all ISEA tools.