Training Specialist Senior - LCS Readiness Control Officer (RCO) Trainer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Senior 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 Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist Senior joining our team to train personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships.

Develops; organizes; and conducts Engineering Readiness Control Officer training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships.  Must be capable of conducting conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance/scenario-based laboratory training.  The candidate would serve as an instructor to train LCS sailors in Engineering systems employment; associated auxiliary systems; system capabilities and limitations; and watchteam communications.  When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for LCS courses. 

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel
● 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 watchstanders during integrated scenarios.

● Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide 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.

● Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Engineering 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.

● Primary instruction in LCS-2 Readiness Control Officer (RCO) and LCS-2 Unit Tactical Training (UTT).  Additional trainer support required to act as Engineering Plant Technician (EPT) in scenario/lab-based training environments.

● Best candidate will be required to support a second shift work schedule on a rotational basis.

● Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Associates/Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
● Required Experience: Eight (8) years of experience having served on LCS or with operational Navy Fleet Engineering experience including a minimum of three years Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) experience in LPD-17, LCS-1 or LCS-2 engineering plants.  Experience gained while part of a Pre-commissioning Crew can apply to the years of experience.  As an alternative to EOOW experience in LPD-17, LCS-1 or LCS-2 engineering plants, EOOW experience onboard an Aegis Cruiser under the Smart Ship concept or on Aegis Destroyer is acceptable. Of the eight years, two (2) years of experience as an Instructor in a formal Navy individual training environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking skills, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems. An additional one (1) year of the eight years having relevant experience using training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives
● Experience as a trainer/instructor and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/ATG 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.
● Security Clearance Level: Secret
● Location: On Customer Site
● 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