Training Specialist Advisor - AEGIS Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Trainer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Training Specialist Advisor, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming technology into opportunity. This position involves delivering complex technical and tactical training to sailors, ensuring they are proficient in the AEGIS Combat System. You will leverage your extensive experience to develop and conduct educational programs, assess performance, and provide valuable feedback. With a focus on innovation and professional growth, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the future of naval operations. If you are passionate about training and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years as AEGIS Combat System operator with teaching experience required.
• Experience with curriculum development and Navy training environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training programs for sailors on AEGIS systems.
• Assess sailors' abilities and provide performance appraisals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience as a Navy instructor

Technical skills in AEGIS Combat System

Education

Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist

Tools

AEGIS Combat System

Training systems/simulations

Job description

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust / Other Required: None

Job Family: Training

Job Description:

Training Specialist Advisor – AEGIS Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Trainer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Advisor 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 Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist Advisors joining our team to deliver complex technical and tactical training to sailors enrolled in courses taught at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) - Middle Atlantic (MIDLANT) Norfolk, Virginia.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

1. Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel.
2. Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training.
3. Work as a team leader to identify learning gaps and train AEGIS officers/enlisted in the technical & tactical employment of the AEGIS Combat System and associated weapons systems, system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications.
4. Work as a team leader to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities.
5. Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses supporting the employment of the AEGIS Combat System.
6. Conduct dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance, operational procedures, and ship’s Battle Orders and thereafter provide formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

1. Required Experience: Eight (8) years of experience as an Aegis Combat System operator or technical manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. Experience as a qualified Aegis Tactical Action Officer (TAO) is required. 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 two (2) years relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives is required. Experience with Aegis Baseline 9 and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist a significant plus. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
2. Required Technical Skills: Experience as a qualified AEGIS Combat System technician or operator is required.
3. Security Clearance Level: SECRET
4. Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502).
5. Preferred Skills: Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist.
6. Location: Customer Site; SCSTC MIDLANT, Norfolk, VA.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

1. 401K with company match.
2. Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
3. Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
4. Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
5. Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
6. Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $96,034 - $120,750. 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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans