Surface Warfare Commanders Course Trainer with Security Clearance

Training Specialist Advisor - Surface Warfare Commander's Course Trainer Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Advisor with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Training Specialist Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist Advisors joining our team to deliver complex technical and tactical training to sailors enrolled in courses taught at Surface Combat Systems Training Command-Hampton Roads (SCSTC-HR) Norfolk, Virginia. HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel

• Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training

• Work as a team leader to identify learning gaps and train Navy Officers/Enlisted in the technical & tactical employment of the shipboard Combat System and associated weapons systems, system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications

• Work as a team leader 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 and/or Ship's Self Defense System (SSDS) Combat System
• Conduct dynamic assessment of the sailors' abilities to comply with approved operational procedures and ship's Battle Orders and thereafter provide formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 8+ years of experience Required Experience: Eight (8) years of experience operating or directing organic sensors and systems used to execute Surface Warfare engagements at the ship, Surface Action Group (SAG), Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) level. Experience training/teaching SUW to others in a master-level training environment required. Of the eight (8) years, two (2) years of experience as an Instructor in a formal Navy individual training environment, to include; presentation skills, public speaking skills, 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, with one of those years using training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives. Experience with as an AEGIS and/or SSDS Tactical Action Officer (TAO) a significant plus. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Required Technical Skills: Experience as a qualified AEGIS and/or SSDS Combat System operator is required.

• Security Clearance Level: SECRET

• Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502)

• Preferred Skills: AEGIS/SSDS TAO and Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist

• Location: Customer Site; SCSTC-HR, Norfolk, VA

• US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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 Work Requirements