Submarine Sonar & ILS Training Analyst

VISTA Technology Services•Manassas, VA

2d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking a Submarine Sonar & ILS Training Analyst to support our NAVSEA customer. This is a hybrid position working onsite in Manassas, VA 2-3 days/week. The successful candidate will be part of a highly professional, results-oriented team and will be able to demonstrate experience with operation and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Navy submarine sonar AN/BSY and AN/BQQ variants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field
7+ years of experience operating/employing sonar legacy equipment to include AN/BSY variants, AN/BQQ-6, and/or AN/BQQ-5 variants
3+ years Navy instructing experience to include knowledge and experience in planning, resourcing, and implementing cohesive, integrated strategies to train personnel effectively
3+ years experience in the operation and maintenance of submarine schoolhouse trainers and submarine on-board trainers
1+ tour(s) at a submarine training facility
Experience using and managing technical data as it relates to training, maintenance, installation, and operation
Experience identifying and resolving process deficiencies, conducting root cause analyses, and/or evaluating corrective action options
Experience managing, planning, and performing sonar system maintenance in compliance with the Maintenance, Material, and Management (3M) manual
Understanding of the submarine Advanced Rapid COTS (commercial off the shelf) Insertion (ARCI) development lifecycle
Working knowledge of the Naval Supply System (i.e. ability to read and interpret NAVSUP/DLA supply and inventory data in One Touch, FedMall, NAVLOG and/or FEDLOG)
Understanding in the operation and capabilities of the Multifunctional Instructional Trainer (MIT) and in the operation of the submarine Onboard Team Trainer (OBTT), and the policy, processes, procedures, techniques, training devices, and equipment used to train civilian and military personnel to acquire, operate and support the ARCI sonar system
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.) and SharePoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills
Travel as required (approximately 15%)
Active DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior active-duty Modernization Training Team (MTT) involvement
Operational experience on multiple submarine classes
Qualified/Certified, to a minimum of Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) 303 or equivalent, as identified in the Navy Personnel Qualification Standard for 3-M manual
Qualification as Sonar Auxiliary Operator (or equivalent) with experience in independent ARCI troubleshooting with little to no assistance from shore facilities
Master Training Specialist qualification
Operational experience on multiple submarine classes
Familiarity and experience with Submarine Instructional Systems and Submarine curriculum development

Responsibilities

Provide training and training support, and maintenance planning and management support to submarine combat control system modernizations, operations, and training development program office
Support delivery of classroom training and instruction to include ship based, and possibly at sea, and ensure all training material is updated to include instructor guides, trainee guides, lesson plans, and learning objectives
Support in the development of new classroom instructional curriculum, for all submarine classes at all advanced processor builds (APB) and technical insertion (TI) levels, and perform related work as required to assist management in accomplishing objectives
Participate in and/or provide briefing at programmatic reviews/meetings and assess current initiatives and consequent impacts to training and maintenance requirements future state, recommending new processes/methodologies
Managing, planning, and performing sonar system maintenance following all rules set forth in the Maintenance, Material, and Management (3M) manual
Including sonar system repair times, test equipment, support equipment, and required manpower
Detail-oriented, organized and successfully manage multiple projects
Identify and evaluate training needs and issues and develop resolutions to meet project/program goals and objectives.
Effectively work independently and with a team to manage multiple tasks within a dynamic and high speed work environment.
Travel as needed