SCSTC IAMD Warfare Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology•Dahlgren, VA

4d•$17,000 - $23,000•Onsite

About The Position

A U.S. Navy IAMD Instructor provides advanced instruction, mentorship, and performance evaluation for Navy officers and watch teams responsible for integrated air and missile defense operations. The instructor uses operational experience to develop tactical proficiency, decision-making, situational awareness, and command-and-control practices in high-fidelity laboratory and simulator environments. The position designs and executes complex, scenario-based training; evaluates individual and watch-team performance; provides real-time coaching and post-exercise debriefs; and prepares personnel to manage time-critical tactical situations and employ integrated combat-system capabilities in support of fleet and national defense missions. The position is onsite at the customer site, Aegis Training and Readiness Center in Dahlgren, Virginia, and requires Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship required.
Secret clearance required.
Advanced operational knowledge of Navy Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations.
Knowledge of radar, sensors, combat systems, communications networks, tactical data systems, and their integration into ballistic missile defense operations.
Strong understanding of tactical planning, threat evaluation, track management, engagement coordination, and watchstanding principles.
Demonstrated ability to instruct, coach, and mentor experienced warfare watch teams.
Exceptional verbal communication, briefing, and leadership skills.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to objectively evaluate tactical performance and provide actionable feedback.
Ability to manage and facilitate high-tempo, scenario-driven training events.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Ability to remain composed and effective in complex, rapidly changing tactical situations.
Working knowledge of Navy doctrine, operational procedures, qualification standards, training requirements, safety practices, and information-security policies.
Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): 805A.
Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): KW2.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute high-fidelity laboratory and simulator exercises that replicate complex ballistic missile and integrated air-defense environments.
Provide real-time mentorship and coaching during tactical exercises while supporting students' independent decision-making and leadership development.
Evaluate student and watch-team performance against tactical, operational, and qualification standards.
Assess watch teams' situational awareness and ability to develop an accurate tactical picture using sensor, combat-system, communications, and tactical-data information.
Train personnel to recognize, evaluate, prioritize, and respond to ballistic missile and air threats under established operational procedures.
Develop complex scenarios involving multiple tactical tracks, changing threats, communications challenges, competing priorities, and time-sensitive decisions.
Evaluate command-and-control processes, watch-team coordination, communication, information management, and tactical execution.
Conduct post-exercise debriefs and after-action reviews to identify strengths, deficiencies, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
Provide individualized remediation and targeted training plans for personnel requiring additional instruction.
Coordinate with instructors, training personnel, watch teams, and command leadership to identify training requirements.
Incorporate fleet operational experience, lessons learned, system updates, and current tactical practices into training scenarios and curriculum.
Ensure training events comply with applicable Navy policies, procedures, safety practices, and information-security requirements.