RADAR TECH Trainer at SCSTC

GD Information Technology•San Diego, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Training Specialist position with GDIT focuses on transforming technology into opportunity within enterprise IT, connecting and enhancing critical systems. The role involves providing technical and tactical training at SCSTC Det Southwest, CA, specializing in surface radars, navigation, and data link systems for surface combatants. The specialist will support Advanced Warfare Training (AWT) Phases, including Self-Assessment Groom Training (SAGT), by developing, organizing, and conducting technical and tactical training to meet US Navy requirements. This encompasses both classroom and hands-on instruction for technicians and tacticians on the operation and maintenance of Navigation and Data Link Systems. Key responsibilities include developing, testing, maintaining, and delivering moderately complex training programs, establishing course content, evaluating training effectiveness, and maintaining records. The trainer must possess a deep understanding of navigational systems to provide technical training to technicians on Aegis and SSDS MK 2 platforms, ensuring proficiency in initializing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting onboard navigational systems according to CSOSS procedures and technical documentation.

Requirements

Must currently possess a Secret Clearance Level
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance Level
US Citizenship Required
Five (5) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician or operator with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in an apprentice level training environment
One (1) year experience as an instructor or facilitator in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems
Comprehensive knowledge of casualty response, familiarity with CSOSS, Sailor to Engineer websites and experience with Combat System Training Team (CSTT) methodologies
Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while training
Must be in physical condition to traverse a U.S. Navy Ship while observing drills as well as support (as required) embarkation on a U.S. Navy ship underway
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience
Proficiency with ECDIS-N (Electronic Chart Display and Information System – Navy) or Voyage Management System (VMS) familiarity in Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS) is essential
Adept with the Digital Hybrid Speed Log (DHYSL)
Knowledge of Interior Communication Switchboards (ICSB), their uses, and typical locations on a ship is necessary
Proficient with the Navigation Critical Distribution System (NCDS) and their function in distributing navigation-based messaging
AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyro Navigator (RLGN) Inertial Navigation System (INS) is required, including the inputs/outputs and calibration methods
Proficiency with Digital Flux Gate Magnetic Compass (DFGMC), its function in determining magnetic heading and its typical location

Nice To Haves

Preferred Navigational Systems and Networks Expertise include: Global Positioning System (GPS), Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI) and Digital Multiplexing Systems (DMS) as well as modern data networks such as Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS)
Desired NECs: ET 9615, ET1520, ET9612, V31B, V23B, V02B, 805A/9502
Experience with Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems (IBNS), including integration, navigational, control, and communication functions from applicable systems

Responsibilities

Help train specializing in surface radars, navigation and data link systems for surface combatants
Support Advanced Warfare Training (AWT) Phases, including Self-Assessment Groom Training (SAGT)
Develop, organize, and conduct technical and tactical training necessary to meet US Navy training requirements
Encompass both classroom and hands-on instruction for technicians and tacticians on the operation and maintenance of Navigation and Data Link Systems
Develop, test, maintain, and deliver moderately complex training programs and related materials in support of customer training objectives
Establish, set and review course content and objectives
Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
Maintain records, track participant progress, and regularly update course documentation to ensure timeliness and relevance
Demonstrate a deep understanding of navigational systems and the ability to provide technical training to technicians onboard Aegis and SSDS MK 2 platforms
Ensure units demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills necessary to properly initialize, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the onboard navigational systems IAW CSOSS procedures and technical documentation

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance