SCSTC Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Aegis Computer Network Technician (ACNT) Trainer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Training Specialist for the Aegis Weapon System at the Dahlgren, VA location.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality training to Navy personnel, translating complex systems into effective instruction, and ensuring mission readiness. The candidate should have a bachelor’s in a related technical field, 8+ years of experience (USN preferred), and a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with training experience in Navy systems.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience; USN experience preferred.
• Security clearance: Secret; ability to obtain Top Secret if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate Navy training programs for Aegis systems.
• Instruct candidates on defense of the ship and associated systems.
• Develop tests, teaching outlines, and assessment criteria for training.

Skills

Navy

Training Needs Assessment

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: Navy, Training Needs Assessment, Training Techniques Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Training Specialist - Aegis Weapon System (AWS)

Aegis Computer Network Technician (ACNT) Trainer Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist 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 you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist joining our team to provide the finest technical and tactical training at Aegis Training and Readiness Center Dahlgren, VA.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As part of the Training Team, you will be working with others who have differing levels of expertise and together you be able to achieve the mission of training the Navy’s next group of Combat Systems technicians. Responsible for the instruction of Navy candidates on the systems for defense of the ship and ships around them. Use of their Navy skills to teach that same skill to new candidates Prepares and/or conducts training programs, teaches classes, holds seminars and discussion groups. Designs, develops, organizes, and delivers training programs to train all levels of personnel. Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. Creates teaching outline in conformance with selected instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of training methods.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education, bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, and/or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience. Minimum of 8 years, prefer 10+ years of USN experience as an Aegis Fire Controlman Must be current or recently former USN Fire Control Technician (AEGIS) Graduate of NAVY Aegis Computer Network C School Graduate of NAVY Aegis A school Specialized experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing of Aegis Computer Networks. Knowledge of but not limited to - the Aegis Computer Networks to include, but not limited to Local Area Networks, Switch Blade Servers, Routers, Servers, VME Chassis Structure, Fiber Optics, and Digital Interfaces on the Aigis Baselines 7.2A, &.2B, 9.A and 9.C. Possess AWS/ACNT NECs V00C/V69A, V01C/V75A, V48A, V60A, V68A. Master Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/ATRC/TACTRAGRU is a significant plus. Security Clearance Level: Secret. Location: Customer site, Aegis Training and Readiness Center Dahlgren, VA. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

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
• #DahlgrenAegis

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $115,000. 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 VA Dahlgren

Additional Work Locations: None

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.

Our 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.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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