Training Specialist – Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician Trainer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Training Specialist to enhance the skills of Navy and Coast Guard technicians in fiber optic maintenance. This role involves developing and delivering comprehensive training programs, ensuring that personnel are equipped with the necessary technical knowledge. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on military readiness. If you have a passion for teaching and a background in fiber optics, 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

• 6+ years of experience as a certified Fiber Optic Technician.
• Experience as a Navy instructor in a training environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training programs for customer personnel.
• Provide technical and tactical training in fiber optics.

Skills

Teaching

Team Training

Technical Support Training

Training Needs Assessment

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Fiber Optic Certification

Job description

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Training Specialist – Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician Trainer

Apply locations USA VA Norfolk time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ188550

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:

Training

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Teaching, Team Training, Technical Support Training, Training Needs Assessment

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Training Specialist – Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician Trainer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist with GDIT. A career here 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 a Training Specialist joining our team to deliver complex technical and tactical training to sailors enrolled in courses taught at Surface Combat Systems Training Command-Hampton Roads (SCSTC-HR) Norfolk, Virginia.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel in a classroom and lab environment

• Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training

• Work as a team member to identify learning gaps to train students on the repair and maintenance of Organizational Level shipboard fiber optic terminations. Navy and Coast Guard Electronics Technicians will be taught basic and intermediate fiber optic components, troubleshooting techniques, and repair of U.S. Navy shipboard fiber optic components

• Work as a team member to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities

• Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC-HR courses.

• Conduct dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with technical procedures and thereafter provide formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical proficiency

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Experience:

Six (6) years of experience as a certified Fiber Optic Technician or as a 2M (Micro-Miniature) technician with a certification in Fiber Optic Termination or Fiber Optic Installation. Candidate must have been a technical manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. Of the six (6) years, one (1) year 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 is required. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Prefer BA/BS (or equivalent experience).

● Required Technical Skills: NAVSEA recognized Fiber Optic Certification
● Security Clearance Level: SECRET
● Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502)
● Preferred Skills: Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist.
● Location: Customer Site; SCSTC-HR, Norfolk, VA
● US Citizenship Required

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

The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000. 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:

10-25%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Norfolk

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.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. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans