AEGIS Enlisted FCS Instructor | Secret Clearance in Dahlgren, Virginia at General Dynamics Information Technology

USA VA Dahlgren - 5395 1st Street (VAC465)
Full time
RQ229418
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Navy, Strategic Objectives, Training Needs Assessment, Training Techniques
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR - AEGIS Enlisted FCS Instructor at Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA.

A U.S. Navy Enlisted FCS Instructor is responsible for training, evaluating, and mentoring Navy personnel in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tactical employment of advanced Fire Control System (FCS) equipment and associated combat-system functions. The instructor develops and delivers technical and operational training, evaluates student performance, maintains qualification standards, and ensures personnel are prepared to safely and effectively operate and maintain complex weapons and fire-control systems in accordance with Navy doctrine, technical manuals, qualification requirements, and command procedures. The position requires advanced technical knowledge, instructional expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex fire-control, weapons-system, electronics, and combat-system concepts into effective classroom, simulator, laboratory, and hands-on training.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Training Specialist Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of ATRC Dahlgren, VA. You will play a crucial role in training FCS technicians.
• Plan, develop, and deliver technical and operational instruction for enlisted personnel assigned to Fire Control System and associated weapons-system functions.

• Conduct classroom, laboratory, simulator, and hands-on training covering FCS operation, system functionality, equipment interfaces, casualty response, troubleshooting, maintenance concepts, and weapons-system integration.
• Evaluate student knowledge and practical performance through written examinations, demonstrations, practical assessments, and qualification events.
• Provide individualized coaching and remediation to personnel who require additional training.
• Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, lesson plans, examinations, and student performance records.
• Ensure instruction complies with Navy training standards, command policies, technical publications, and applicable qualification requirements.
• Train personnel to recognize abnormal system conditions, respond appropriately to equipment casualties, and apply established troubleshooting and casualty-control procedures.
• Incorporate operational experience and lessons learned into training programs to improve student readiness and system proficiency.
• Coordinate with instructors, watch teams, technicians, supervisors, and leadership to identify training deficiencies and readiness requirements.
• Maintain currency in applicable radar, combat-system, training, and safety procedures.
• Inspect and maintain training equipment, simulators, instructional materials, and laboratory spaces to ensure they remain safe and operational.
• Mentor junior Sailors and developing technicians in technical proficiency, professional development, watchstanding, and Navy standards.
• Participate in curriculum reviews and recommend improvements based on fleet experience, system updates, student performance, and emerging training requirements.
• Enforce appropriate safety, security, information-protection, and classified-material handling procedures when applicable.
• Support command readiness by ensuring assigned personnel achieve and maintain required technical and operational qualifications.
  
  WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
  Bring your AEGIS expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Training Specialist Senior must have:

• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, schematics, procedures, and system documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical performance objectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in high-tempo operational and training environments.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of USN experience as a Fire Controlmen.
• Experience as a qualified MSS

• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): 9502/805A or Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): 2MT

• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC): V28A or Navy Additional Qualification Designator (AQD): KW2
• Secret clearance is required
• Location: Customer Site; Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren VA.
• US Citizenship Required
  
  GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
  At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
  
  OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
  Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

#DahlgrenAegis

The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Dahlgren

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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