Lead Instructor

QED Systems, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Q.E.D. Systems seeks a Lead Instructor to support a Surface Ship Training contract. You will oversee course development, deliver training to Surface Warfare personnel, and ensure consistency across all training sites.

The ideal candidate will have commanded a U.S. surface ship at O-5/O-6 level, with recent Fleet maintenance policy experience. You will collaborate with the Program Manager and COR to review performance and drive program improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading instructor teams in a defense or naval environment.
• Ability to develop and update training curricula for surface ship maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of Surface Ship Training content across sites.
• Ensure training courses are consistent and meet contract requirements.
• Interface with Program Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) monthly on performance and schedule.
• Provide process-improvement recommendations to TYCOM staff.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Fleet maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

Join the Q.E.D. Team and Build Your Career with Us

This position is a “Contingent Hire” position contingent upon a potential award of a new U.S. Navy contract to QED Systems.

Salary Range: $110,000/year - $130,000/year

Job Description: Individual will serve as the Q.E.D. Systems Lead Instructor in support of a Surface Ship Training contract. The Lead Instructor shall participate in overall course development and is expected to provide training for Surface Warfare personnel. The Lead Instructor is responsible to assure all training courses are consistent for all training sites The Lead Instructor, in conjunction with Contractor Program Manager (PM), shall be responsible for the overall performance of the task order, personnel supervision, timeliness and accuracy of deliverables, and correction of any real or perceived problem areas. The Lead Instructor, with the PM, shall interface with the COR on a monthly basis for review of overall contract performance and schedule. The Lead Instructor shall interface on a regular basis with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for program review to include, but not limited to, overall course content, student survey, and metrics discussion. The Lead Instructor will provide process improvement recommendations to TYCOM staff regarding surface ship maintenance and maintenance management topics and will visit both Type Commanders semi-annually with the Program Manager for program reviews.

Job Requirements/skill sets: The Lead Instructor shall have had command of at least one United States surface ship as an O-5/O-6 with one tour at a Major Command Afloat level. In addition, the Lead Instructor must have demonstrated two (2) years recent (within last three (3) years) with current Fleet maintenance policies, processes, programs, and initiatives including the roles of Port Engineers, Availability Work Package Managers, Type Desk Officers, and Type Desk Assistants. The Lead Instructor must also have demonstrated two (2) years’ experience conducting technical briefs at the Senior Officer level (at least 05/06 level audience), ship's wardrooms, and ashore maintenance managers, including demonstrated experience providing process improvement recommendations to senior level Naval staffs. The Lead Instructor must have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with senior naval and civilian personnel in a senior or executive naval environment and a working knowledge of curriculum development standards.

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree preferred

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access U.S. Navy ships, military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits, including Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.