Fielding and Training Support Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) programs by providing technical expertise in MK 25, LAR 8000, MK 16, and other diving life-support systems. The role supports equipment readiness and diver safety through acceptance testing, maintenance planning, technical training, configuration control, stakeholder coordination, and lifecycle support.

The specialist supports LAR 8000 UBA fielding at gaining units, develops and delivers training, maintains technical documentation, coordinates with government and manufacturer stakeholders, and establishes long-term maintenance processes. The position also monitors fielded equipment and contributes feedback for future fielding phases.

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; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 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 on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt instructional methods to operational requirements.
• Oversee certification of trainers at gaining units so they can train their personnel independently.
• 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 point of contact between gaining units and manufacturer representatives to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Communicate with Commanding Officers of gaining units 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 units’ 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.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED