Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Officer of the Deck (OOD) Trainer at

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Senior with GDIT. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Training Specialist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialists joining our team to serve as an Instructor to train Officers and Sailors in Navigation and Seamanship for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Develops; organizes; and conducts Navigation training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance-based laboratory training. The candidate would serve as a Bridge Instructor to train Navigation Watchstanders on LCS-2 bridge equipment and systems to include navigation, seamanship and tactical maneuvering. When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for new LCS courses supporting shiphandling and navigation training.

• Must be prepared to support the Train to Qualify (T2Q) and TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) process utilizing shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of watch standers during integrated scenarios.
• Provide trusted advice and technical assistance regarding training requirements and curriculum analysis, design development, implementation, instruction, and assessment in Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling related topics to students at all levels of the training spectrum.
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers complex Navigation training programs and related materials in support of training objectives.
• Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports Formal Course Reviews and curriculum updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement.
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Primary instruction in LCS-2 Officer of the Deck (OOD) and Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) Capstone, LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT), and Fleet Responsive Training (FRT).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

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 seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems.

• LCS or operational Fleet experience either as a US Navy qualified Underway Officer of the Deck or USCG licensed Deck Officer (Master, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, or 3rd Mate).
• Expert knowledge of Navigation Rules, both International and U.S. Inland.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Surface Ship Navigation Department Organization and Regulations Manual (NAVDORM), standard Navigation commands, Maritime training and education best practices, U.S. Navy Surface Ship particulars and maneuvering characteristics for all ship classes.
• Extensive experience with Voyage Management System (VMS) / Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) navigation suite and Advanced Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) preferred.
• Experience as a trainer/instructor and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus.
• Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Candidate may be required to support a second shift work schedule on an intermittent basis.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of time.
• Active Secret Security Clearance

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

#SanDiegoCombatSystems

Work Requirements