Warfare Coordinator Tactical Trainer

Leidos LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Full-time Experienced Warfare Coordinator Technical and Tactical Subject Matter Expert to train Naval personnel in Norfolk, VA. The role involves conducting classroom and tactical labs, serving as SME for Aegis System training, and supporting curriculum development and T2Q/T2C processes.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Applicants should have 7+ years of US Navy warfare experience, a valid Secret clearance, and strong written/oral communication skills to brief complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years US Navy surface, air, tactical warfare experience with carriers, DDGs, CGs or similar platforms.
• Qualified warfare coordinator operator/technician required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong written communication and concise technical documentation skills.
• Ability to brief and debrief complex tactical scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct Warfare Coordinator classroom and lab training for surface combat systems.
• Act as SME and training advisor for Aegis Weapon System employment and interfaces.
• Plan, brief, evaluate, and debrief training courses and scenarios.
• Support curriculum development for SCSTC/ATRC/TACTRAGRU and T2Q/T2C programs.
• Provide watch team instruction and assess performance for improvement.

Skills

Warfare coordination

Technical training

Executive briefing

Oral/written communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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

Develops; organizes; and conducts 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 opportunity entails planning, briefing, evaluating, and debriefing classes and provide instruction on the tactical employment techniques of Aegis Weapon System through class room and practical scenarios based on current Navy-wide operational tasking, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC courses supporting present and future course development and support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and Train to Certify (T2C) process utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic training and assessment of watchstanders during integrated scenarios. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities. Provides primary watch team instruction in AEGIS Combat Weapon Systems. Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy Aegis Combat System Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine and integrates and conceptualizes the execution of Doctrine optimizing the application of ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitation in the dynamic operational tactical environment. Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance and operational procedures and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency. This SME position carries a high level of exposure, and commands focus, flexibility, and the desire to continuously learn from each of their fellow team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years US 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 desired.
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are required.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and easily readable technical correspondence to document reviews of technical recommendations following technical reviews and collating of 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.
• Possess an understanding of US Navy system architecture across logical, functional, hardware, software components.
• Possess operational knowledge of US Navy combatants, weapon systems, and threats.
• Additionally, must have 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 up required to 10 % of time.
• Two (2) years experience’ with Microsoft Office Suite applications (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 Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.