NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS)/Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) and Defensive Weapons Coordinator (DWC) Trainer

GD Information Technology • San Diego, SC

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Training Specialist for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Training Specialist, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of developing, organizing, and conducting training and educational programs for Fleet Sailors in support of Surface Combat Systems Training Center (SCSTC) in San Diego, California. The training program requires the ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support tactical shipboard training. The candidate would serve as an instructor to train NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS) and Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) operators in tactical employment of the NSSMS/SSDS systems to support Ship’s Self-Defense System employment, to include 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 SCSTC courses supporting the operational employment of the Ship’s Self Defense System. Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy NSSMS/SSDS Capabilities and Limitations. Uses SSDS-specific simulation software, tools and procedures to review and analyze U.S. Navy SSDS capabilities and limitations with reference to current U.S. Navy operational and tactical guidance; conceptualizes and integrates the employment of self-defense systems using engagement doctrine within each SSDS Combat Systems’ abilities in a dynamic operational tactical environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Five (5) years of experience with the required system (NSSMS/SSDS) as system maintenance technician or supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment.
• One (1) year experience as an instructor 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.
• NEC: Required : V31A NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System (NSSMS) MK 57 Mods 10 and above.
• Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Must be in physical condition to support embarkation on U.S. Navy ship underway.
• Candidate will be required to support multi-shift work as required.
• Secret Clearance Level: Secret
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SSDS training systems [e.g. Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT), SSDS Training Stimulator Simulator System (TSSS), and Afloat Training Domain (ATD)] is a significant plus.
• Experience as a Rolling Airframe Missile System (RAM) handling team leader is a significant plus.
• Desired: 805A Instructor.
• Master/Afloat Training Specialist (MTS/ATS) Qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traditional classroom instruction and support tactical shipboard training.
• Serve as an instructor to train NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS) and Ship’s Self-Defense System (SSDS) operators in tactical employment of the NSSMS/SSDS systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses supporting the operational employment of the Ship’s Self Defense System.
• Provide dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy NSSMS/SSDS Capabilities and Limitations.
• Use SSDS-specific simulation software, tools and procedures to review and analyze U.S. Navy SSDS capabilities and limitations with reference to current U.S. Navy operational and tactical guidance.
• Conceptualize and integrate the employment of self-defense systems using engagement doctrine within each SSDS Combat Systems’ abilities in a dynamic operational tactical environment.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Variety of medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level