LCS Operations / Combat Systems Trainer at LCS Training Facility Pacific (LTFPAC)

General Dynamics Information Technology

8d•$76,500 - $103,500•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Information Technology is actively seeking a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Operations Trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) having recently served on LCS or with operational Navy Surface Combat Systems Fleet experience. Highly desired experience with Gun Weapons Systems, Anti-Ship Missile Systems, Tactical Data Links, GCCS-M, SAR, Navigation, and/or Surface Warfare. Develops; organizes; and conducts Combat Systems/Operations training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships. Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance/scenario-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as an Instructor to train LCS sailors in tactical employment of the Combat Management System (CMS); associated weapons systems; system capabilities and limitations; employment of automated systems; mission planning and execution; and tactical communications. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for LCS courses. HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) processes utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios. Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching. Supports Formal Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement. Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives. Establishes and reviews course content and objectives. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities. Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Primary instruction in LCS-2 Tactical Communicator (TAC) Capstone and LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT)/Crew Certification Training. Additional trainer support required to act as Warfare Commander in scenario/lab-based training environments. Candidate will be required to support a second shift work schedule on a rotational basis. Active Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience all facets of tactical warfare areas to include the employment and management of Hard-Kill/Soft-Kill Weapon systems, internal/external communications, and integration with Navy Surface, Air and Subsurface Warfare mission requirements.
One (1) year of experience as an Instructor in a formal Navy individual training environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking skills, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems.
Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Instructor/Trainer and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus.
Highly desired experience with Gun Weapons Systems, Anti-Ship Missile Systems, Tactical Data Links, GCCS-M, SAR, Navigation, and/or Surface Warfare.

Responsibilities

Develops; organizes; and conducts Combat Systems/Operations training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships.
Conduct conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance/scenario-based laboratory training.
Serve as an Instructor to train LCS sailors in tactical employment of the Combat Management System (CMS); associated weapons systems; system capabilities and limitations; employment of automated systems; mission planning and execution; and tactical communications.
Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for LCS courses.
Support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) processes utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios.
Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
Supports Formal Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement.
Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.
Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
Primary instruction in LCS-2 Tactical Communicator (TAC) Capstone and LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT)/Crew Certification Training.
Act as Warfare Commander in scenario/lab-based training environments.