SCSTC SSDS Officer Trainer, Norfolk

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SCSTC SSDS

Officer Trainer, Norfolk Job ID Number

RQ220483

Norfolk, VA, US Category Information Technology Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GDIT Apply Now At

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Responsibilities for this

Position Location:

USA VA Norfolk Full Part/Time:

Full time

Job Req:

RQ220483

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 Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Combat Systems, Educational Technology, Navy, Team Training Certifications:

None Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes Job Description:

Training Specialist Advisor - SSDS Officer 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-Hampton Roads (SCSTC-HR) Virginia Beach, Virginia.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training Work as a team leader to identify learning gaps and train SSDS officers/enlisted in the technical & tactical employment of the SSDS Combat System and associated weapons systems, system capabilities and limitations, employment of automated systems, mission planning and execution, and tactical communications Work as a team leader to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for

SCSTC-HR

courses supporting the employment of the SSDS Combat System 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

Required Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience as an SSDS 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

SSDS CIC/CDC

Watch position such as TAO, ADC, or Watch Officer 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 as a Master/Afloat Training Specialist a significant plus. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.

Required Technical Skills:

Experience as a qualified SSDS Combat System technician or operator is required .

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, Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, 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 $97,968 - $115,000. 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%

Telecommuting 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 26,000 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 gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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