Overview

We are currently seeking Training Coordinator with a background in the Aegis Weapons System (AWS), specifically SPY and Baseline 9, to develop, organize, and conduct training and educational programs for Fleet sailors in support of Aegis Training and Readiness Center in Dahlgren, VA. Training program requires ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support maintenance training to the Officer level, as well as training on the operational employment of Aegis Combat System specifically the Aegis Weapons System (AWS).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations to the Officer level.
• 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.
• Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.
• Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement via NKO COP.
• Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Aegis training programs and related materials in support of ATRC training objectives.
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Computers
• Consoles
• Aegis Combat Systems suite

Typical Working Conditions:

• Office environment

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Computer Work
• Possibility for standing for a prolong period.

Written Communications:

• Responsible for error free written reports and briefing.

Verbal Communications:

• Must be able to clearly and adequately communicate course curriculum to students.
• Communicate needs and requirements to internal staff, clients and Program Managers in order to adequately form and respond to tasks assigned. 

Qualifications

 Skills/Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience with the required system as either a maintenance technician supervisor or operator supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment.
  • Of the five 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.
• Experience as trainer/instructor in support of CSCS/ATRC/TACTRAGRU is a significant plus.
• Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Travel may be required up to 10 % of time. 

Customer Interface Activities:

Interfacing directly with stakeholders including and other industry partners and customers as needed in the execution essential Functions and duties.

Work Schedule:

• STD/40
• On-site training with potential for off-shift hours.

Travel: Less than 15 %

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School Education or GED

Required Certifications: AWS Graduate, or STO/CSMM/FCO experience prefferred. At least one of the following Navy FC NECs: V70A, V72A, V56A or STO/FCO Tour. 

AAWC, CSC, RSC experience is a significant plus.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer