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Ship’s Self Defense System – SSDS Officer Trainer

Ship’s Self Defense System – SSDS Officer Trainer

CompanyGeneral Dynamics
LocationVirginia Beach, VA, USA
Salary$89250 – $120750
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Training People
  • Training Programs
  • Weapons
  • Master Training Specialist – NEC
  • 7 + years of related experience
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience
  • Seven (7) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician manager or operator manager
  • One (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment
  • One (1) year relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives
  • Experience as a Surface Warfare Officer or Senior Enlisted Operations Specialist or Fire Controlman with experience serving aboard a Mk2 SSDS as a CIC/CDC watch stander
  • Security Clearance Level: Secret

Responsibilities

  • Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel
  • Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy SSDS Capabilities and Limitations
  • Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy SSDS Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine
  • Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance, operational procedures, and ship’s Battle Orders
  • Observes and assesses contemporaries during practice and certification teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135
  • Prepares, reviews, and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides in support of traditional classroom teaching
  • Supports course reviews and curriculum updates, conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for course improvement
  • 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 SSDS training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as a qualified SSDS TAO or ADWC and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist a significant plus
  • Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing