Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Trainer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Training Specialist Principal to support the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility, Pacific (LTFPAC) Learning Site in San Diego, CA.

The role focuses on developing and delivering Navy TAO training for officers and enlisted personnel. You will act as a Navy Subject Matter Expert, contribute to curriculum updates, and ensure high-quality instruction in challenging tactical environments, including scenario-based labs and

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience with the required system or process in a master level training environment.
• Experience as a qualified US Navy Tactical Action Officer (TAO) with relevant shipboard experience is required.
• Two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, including curriculum maintenance and learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and conduct training and educational programs for fleet sailors.
• Serve as Navy Subject Matter Expert for TAO material delivery and curriculum development.
• Support Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) processes.
• Maintain records of training activities and assess program effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Lesson Planning

Teaching Methods

Training

Training Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family

Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications: Skills

Leadership, Lesson Planning, Teaching Methods, Training, Training Techniques

Job Qualifications: Certifications

None

Job Qualifications: Experience

8 + years of related experience

Job Qualifications: US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Training Specialist Principal - LCS Tactical Action Officer Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Principal with GDIT. At GDIT, people are our differentiator and as a Training Specialist Principal you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a versatile and motivated Instructor to join our team to develop, organize, and conduct training and educational programs for fleet sailors in support of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility, Pacific (LTFPAC) Learning Site in San Diego, CA. Candidate would serve as a Navy Subject Matter Expert for the development and delivery of the LCS Tactical Action Officer (TAO) material to Officer and Enlisted students. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development and delivery of other SCSTC courses supporting the U.S. Navy team of professionals.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy LCS Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations to the Officer level. Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) processes utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios. Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide 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. Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives. Establishes and reviews course content and objectives. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities. Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Primary instruction in LCS-2 Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT)/Crew Certification Training. Additional trainer support required to act as Warfare Commander in scenario/lab-based training environments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician manager or operator manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. Experience as a qualified US Navy Tactical Action Officer (TAO) with relevant shipboard experience. Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus. Of the eight (8) years, two (2) years 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 including one (1) year relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives.

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance required. Candidate will be required to support a second shift work schedule on a rotational basis. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $123,050. 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.

Schedule and Travel

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.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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