SCSTC IAMD Warfare Analyst

General Dynamics IT; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a U.S. Navy IAMD Instructor to provide advanced instruction, mentorship, and performance evaluation for Navy officers and watch teams in integrated air and missile defense operations.

The role emphasizes developing tactical proficiency, decision-making skills, and effective command-and-control practices in labs and simulators. The position requires delivering complex scenarios, real-time coaching, and post-exercise debriefs while ensuring personnel are prepared for

Qualifications

• Advanced operational knowledge of Navy Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations.
• Knowledge of radar, sensors, combat systems, communications networks, and their integration into BMD operations.
• Strong understanding of tactical planning, threat evaluation, track management, engagement coordination, and watchstanding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, coach, and mentor experienced warfare watch teams.
• Exceptional verbal communication, briefing, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-fidelity laboratory and simulator exercises designed to replicate complex ballistic missiles and integrated air-defense environments.
• Provide real-time mentorship and coaching during tactical exercises while allowing students to develop independent decision-making and leadership skills.
• Evaluate student and watch-team performance against established tactical, operational, and qualification standards.
• Assess the ability of watch teams to maintain situational awareness and develop an accurate tactical picture using available sensor, combat-system, communications, and tactical-data information.
• Train personnel to recognize, evaluate, prioritize, and respond to developing ballistic missile and air threats within established operational procedures.
• Develop complex scenarios incorporating multiple tactical tracks, changing threat conditions, communications challenges, competing priorities, and time-sensitive decision-making.
• Evaluate command-and-control processes, watch-team coordination, communication, information management, and tactical execution.
• Conduct detailed post-exercise debriefs and after-action reviews to identify strengths, deficiencies, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide individualized remediation and develop targeted training plans for personnel requiring additional instruction.
• Coordinate with instructors, training personnel, watch teams, and command leadership to identify individual and organizational training requirements.
• Incorporate fleet operational experience, lessons learned, system updates, and current tactical practices into training scenarios and curriculum.
• Ensure training events are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable Navy policies, procedures, and information-security requirements.

Skills

Air Defense Operations

Missiles

Threat Analysis

Job description

Job Qualifications

• 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
• Skills: Air Defense Operations, Missiles, Threat Analysis
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

A U.S. Navy IAMD Instructor provides advanced instruction, mentorship, and performance evaluation for Navy officers and watch teams responsible for integrated air and missile defense operations. The instructor leverages extensive operational experience to develop tactical proficiency, decision-making skills, situational awareness, and effective command-and-control practices in high-fidelity laboratory and simulator environments.

The position involves designing and executing complex, scenario-based training; evaluating individual and watch-team performance; providing real-time coaching and post-exercise debriefs; and ensuring personnel are prepared to effectively manage time-critical tactical situations and employ integrated combat-system capabilities in support of fleet and national defense missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-fidelity laboratory and simulator exercises designed to replicate complex ballistic missiles and integrated air-defense environments.
• Provide real-time mentorship and coaching during tactical exercises while allowing students to develop independent decision-making and leadership skills.
• Evaluate student and watch-team performance against established tactical, operational, and qualification standards.
• Assess the ability of watch teams to maintain situational awareness and develop an accurate tactical picture using available sensor, combat-system, communications, and tactical-data information.
• Train personnel to recognize, evaluate, prioritize, and respond to developing ballistic missile and air threats within established operational procedures.
• Develop complex scenarios incorporating multiple tactical tracks, changing threat conditions, communications challenges, competing priorities, and time-sensitive decision-making.
• Evaluate command-and-control processes, watch-team coordination, communication, information management, and tactical execution.
• Conduct detailed post-exercise debriefs and after-action reviews to identify strengths, deficiencies, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide individualized remediation and develop targeted training plans for personnel requiring additional instruction.
• Coordinate with instructors, training personnel, watch teams, and command leadership to identify individual and organizational training requirements.
• Incorporate fleet operational experience, lessons learned, system updates, and current tactical practices into training scenarios and curriculum.
• Ensure training events are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable Navy policies, procedures, and information-security requirements.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced operational knowledge of Navy Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations.
• Knowledge of radar, sensors, combat systems, communications networks, tactical data systems, and their integration into BMD operations.
• Strong understanding of tactical planning, threat evaluation, track management, engagement coordination, and watchstanding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, coach, and mentor experienced warfare watch teams.
• Exceptional verbal communication, briefing, and leadership skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to objectively evaluate tactical performance and provide actionable feedback.
• Ability to manage and facilitate high-tempo, scenario-driven training events.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain composed and effective while managing complex and rapidly changing tactical situations.
• Working knowledge of Navy doctrine, operational procedures, qualification standards, training requirements, safety practices, and information-security policies.
• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): 805A
• Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): KW2
• Secret clearance is required
• US Citizenship Required

Location

Location: Customer Site; Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA.

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Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $17,000 - $23,000. 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.

Work Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA VA Dahlgren
• Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards

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