Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CA San Diego – 2680 Woden St (CAC192)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ150126
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
NACLC (T3)
Job Family:
Training
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Navigation, Navy, Ship Handling, Teaching, Training and Development
Certifications:
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Develops; organizes; and conducts Navigation training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom instruction and performance-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as a Bridge Instructor to train Navigation Watchstanders on LCS-2 bridge equipment and systems to include navigation, seamanship and tactical maneuvering. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for new LCS courses supporting ship-handling and navigation training.
- Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and Train to Certify (T2C) process utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios.
- Provide trusted advice and technical assistance regarding training requirements and curriculum analysis, design development, implementation, instruction, and assessment in Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling related topics to students at all levels of the training spectrum.
- Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers complex Navigation training programs and related materials in support of training objectives.
- Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides in support of traditional classroom teaching.
- Supports Formal Course Reviews and curriculum updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement.
- Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
- Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- Primary instruction in LCS-2 Officer of the Deck (OOD) and Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) Capstone and LCS-2 Crew Certification Training.
- Candidate may be required to support a second shift work schedule on an intermittent basis.
Basic Qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of experience with the required system as either a maintenance technician supervisor or operator supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems.
- Desired LCS or operational Fleet experience either as a US Navy qualified Underway Officer of the Deck or USCG licensed Deck Officer (Master, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, or 3rd Mate).
- Expert knowledge of Navigation Rules, both International and U.S. Inland.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Surface Ship Navigation Department Organization and Regulations Manual (NAVDORM), standard Navigation commands, Maritime training and education best practices, U.S. Navy Surface Ship particulars and maneuvering characteristics for all ship classes.
- Extensive experience with Voyage Management System (VMS) / Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) navigation suite and Advanced Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.
- Experience as a qualified Master / Afloat Training Specialist in support of CSCS/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus.
- Active Secret Security Clearance
The likely salary range for this position is $72,000 – $108,000, this is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary; rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA CA San Diego
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the customer site requirements.
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GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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