Fielding and Training Support Specialist
About The Position
Support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) programs by providing technical expertise in the MK 25, LAR 8000, MK 16, and other diving life-support systems. The role supports UBA readiness, operational capability, and diver safety through government acceptance testing, equipment fielding, maintenance planning, technical training, configuration control, stakeholder coordination, and sustained lifecycle support. The specialist works with gaining units, program office personnel, project managers, logistics officers, maintenance teams, and manufacturer representatives to field equipment, deliver training, resolve technical and logistical challenges, and establish long-term maintenance procedures. The role also supports technical documentation, trainer certification, post-fielding evaluation, and ongoing equipment performance monitoring.
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 the 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 meet operational requirements.
- Provide oversight of trainer certification at gaining units.
- Develop training curricula tailored to operational and maintenance requirements of the LAR 8000 UBA.
- Author and review technical manuals, operator guides, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures to ensure 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.
- Coordinate with Commanding Officers of gaining units on training schedules and operational needs.
- Provide progress reports and feedback to the Program Manager 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 benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
