G/ATOR Training Specialist

Decision Technologies, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Training Specialist will provide direct technical support to the Government In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Crew Trainer for the AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system. In this role the G/ATOR Training Specialist will provide expert technical services for the operation, training, maintenance and repair of deployed systems. The G/ATOR Training Specialist will be responsible for providing new equipment training upon delivery of TPS-80 radars to new crews and for refresher training for existing crews. In addition, the G/ATOR Training Specialist will: provide expert advice for the development of training curriculum; provide assistance to fleet Marines in the initial setup and operation of newly deployed systems; provide documentation of the results of maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution actions; provide logistics support, on-site troubleshooting and repair in response to requests for technical assistance.

Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE
Practical experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting USMC air search radar systems
Practical experience with delivery of maintenance and operator training for new radar equipment
Experience with development of maintenance and operator training curriculum
Practical experience with Air Defense/Surveillance Radar (AD/SR), Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar or Ground Weapons Locating Radar (GWLR) operations
Practical experience with USMC maintenance processes and procedures, to include echelons/levels of maintenance (i.e. 1st through 4th echelon, or field level)
Experience with Aviation Command and Control Systems, Air Defense Radar Systems maintenance and associated Identification Friend & Foe (IFF) equipment, or experience in the operation, maintenance, and integration with external systems of Marine Corps Counter Fire Radar Systems
Experience with deployment and setup of ground-based mobile radar systems
Designated Senior and or Master Instructor per MCCES, Marine Air Ground Combat Center Directives
Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 5977 Weapons and Tactics Instructor
Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 8060 Acquisition Specialist
Field Artillery Radar Team Leader, Artillery Electronics Maintenance Marine or Artillery Target Acquisition Officer
Designated Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator Course Senior Instructor
Knowledgeable on fire support coordination and target processing center operations
Associate degree in technical field, Technical Certification or USMC Radar MOS
Minimum Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Aviation Radar Crew Chief and Maintenance Chief
Familiarity with USMC logistics support and repair parts requisition processes
Experience with electrical safety procedures, hazardous material handling and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications)
Limited travel requirements (<15%)

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in training and courseware/product development
Assist in the development of training curriculum or curriculum updates
Provide subject matter expertise on system operations, signal flow, electronics theory, troubleshooting, and fault isolation
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 maintenance support at various product locations, as required
Support engineering efforts related to the development, testing and analysis of G/ATOR upgrades, replacement or modifications
Ensure system curriculum, design and/or procedural changes have been incorporated
Ensure other personnel, to include trainers, are adhering to established schedules
Participate in testing and evaluation of G/ATOR system improvements and new software baselines, documenting test results and recommendations
Participate in maintenance procedure changes and training curriculum improvements
Participate in technical documentation review and modifications
Perform post installation light-off and testing