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Ship’s Self Defense System – SSDS Officer Trainer
Company | General Dynamics |
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Location | Virginia Beach, VA, USA |
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Salary | $89250 – $120750 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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