Warfare Coordinator Tactical Trainer

Leidos Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a full‑time Warfare Coordinator to support Naval and AEGIS Tactical training in Norfolk, VA. You will develop, organize, and conduct classroom and tactical lab training for Surface, Air, CSC, and TAO, and serve as the SME guiding sailors in the tactical employment of the Aegis Weapon System.

The role requires 7+ years of Navy warfare experience, active Secret clearance, and strong written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Security Clearance required.
• 7+ years of U.S. Navy surface/air warfare experience with multiple platforms.
• Experience as a warfare coordinator operator/technician; supervisor/maintenance background preferred.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical correspondence.
• Strong oral and written communication; highly organized and able to multitask.
• Experience with dynamic programs and coordinating multiple engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of U.S. Navy system architecture and combatant knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and conduct Warfare Coordinator training and evaluation for Surface, Air, CSC, and TAO.
• Serve as SME and training advisor to train CG/DDG sailors in Aegis Weapon System employment.
• Support curriculum development for SCSTC courses and Train to Qualify/Train to Certify processes.
• Provide primary watch-team instruction in AEGIS Combat Weapon Systems and assess performance.
• Review Navy doctrine and optimize tactical employment of ship's Combat Systems in dynamic environments.

Skills

Security clearance

Warfare coordinator

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Naval combat systems knowledge

CIAT/RCT experience

Education

B.S. or advanced degree in engineering/related discipline

Tools

Aegis Weapon System knowledge

Job description

Description

Searching for a full‑time experienced Warfare Coordinator Technical and Tactical Subject Matter Expert to support Naval and AEGIS Tactical training in Norfolk, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop, organize, and conduct Warfare Coordinator (Surface, Air, CSC, and/or TAO) classroom and tactical lab training and evaluation in support of Surface Combat Systems Training Command in Hampton Roads/Norfolk, VA.

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and training advisor to train CG/DDG sailors in the tactical employment of the Aegis Weapon System, its interface, and associated equipment. This role involves planning, briefing, evaluating, and debriefing classes and providing instruction on the tactical employment techniques of the Aegis Weapon System through classroom and practical scenarios based on current Navy‑wide operational tasking, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

When required, provide subject‑matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses, support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and Train to Certify (T2C) processes utilizing shore‑based trainers, and deliver dynamic training and assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios. Conduct training sessions and develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.

Provide primary watch‑team instruction in AEGIS Combat Weapon Systems. Review and analyze U.S. Navy Aegis Combat System Engineering Capabilities and Limitations as well as U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine. Integrate and conceptualize the execution of doctrine to optimize the application of ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitations in a dynamic operational tactical environment. Conduct dynamic assessment of sailors' abilities to comply with approved maintenance and operational procedures and provide formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are required.
• Minimum of 7 years U.S. Navy surface, air, tactical warfare combat systems/platform experience with carriers, DDGs, CGs, LCS, large deck, smaller amphibious ships or land‑based test sites.
• Experience as a qualified warfare coordinator operator/technician is required. Experience as an operator supervisor or maintenance technician is desired.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and easily readable technical correspondence to document reviews of technical recommendations following technical reviews and collating comments.
• Articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task to meet deadlines.
• Experience working dynamic programs with fluctuating scope and integrated coordination of multiple engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of U.S. Navy system architecture across logical, functional, hardware, and software components.
• Operational knowledge of U.S. Navy combatants, weapon systems, and threats.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the team and customers. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. Prior SCSTC/ATRC/TACTRAGRU instructor experience is a significant plus. Travel may be required up to 10 % of time. Two (2) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred. A formal degree or the combination of education, technical certifications, training or work/military experience supporting engineering or analysis experience is always a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or Advanced Degree in engineering, analysis, or related discipline (desired but not required).
• Multiple warfare area coordinator qualifications/experience.
• CIAT/RCT experience.
• Experience with training and readiness of Navy vessels.
• Master Training Specialist.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $65,650.00 – $118,675.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Further details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.