Mk160 Gun Computing System (GCS) Trainer, SCSTC Hampton Roads Dam Neck – Virginia Beach, VA

General Dynamics Information TechnologyVirginia Beach, VA
$71,400 - $96,600Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Training Specialist Senior to deliver complex technical and tactical training to sailors enrolled in courses at Surface Combat Systems Training Command-Hampton Roads (SCSTC-HR) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role involves developing, organizing, and conducting training programs in both classroom and laboratory environments, utilizing exceptional customer service skills. The specialist will work as a team member to identify learning gaps, train Navy Fire Controlmen (FC) students on Mk160 Gun Computing System (GCS) operation and maintenance, system capabilities/limitations, and the employment of automated systems. Additionally, the role requires supporting customer deadlines with competing priorities, providing subject matter expertise for curriculum development related to the AEGIS Combat System, and conducting dynamic assessments of sailors' abilities to comply with operational procedures and technical publications, providing formal performance appraisals and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years of experience as an Mk160 Gun Computing System (GCS) operator or technical manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment.
  • Experience as a qualified GCS operator/technician is required.
  • One (1) year of 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 is required.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502)
  • Experience as a qualified Mk160 GCS Operator/Technician with at least one of the following Navy Enlisted Classifications: V01A, V15A, V17A, V21A, V26A or V16D
  • SECRET security clearance
  • US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a Master/Afloat Training Specialist a significant plus.
  • Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel in traditional classroom and laboratory environment
  • Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training
  • Work as a team member to identify learning gaps and train Navy Fire Controlmen (FC) students in Mk160 Gun Computing System (GCS) operation and maintenance, as well as the system capabilities/limitations and employment of automated systems
  • Work as a team member to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities
  • Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC-HR courses supporting the employment of the AEGIS Combat System
  • Conduct dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with operational procedures and technical publications and provide formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency

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
  • 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 are provided or available.
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