Training Systems Program Analyst, Journeyman (E-130J) (PMA 271) at Davis Defense Group, Inc. – California, Maryland

Position Title: Training Systems Program Analyst, Journeyman (E-130J) (PMA 271)

Requisition #: 248

Position Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 ***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be commensurate with experience***

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Clearance Level Required: Secret

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: “Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow.”

Functional Description:

This role requires comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with Navy training systems and conducting training systems analysis with Fleet end users. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring maintenance and operational training systems, devices, and processes fulfill training needs aligned with the program’s schedule.

• Analyze training requirements, status, budget and schedules.
• Perform training management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Collect, complete, organize and interpret training data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.
• Track and report training program/project status and schedules.
• Apply government instituted processes for documentation, training change control management and data management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Journeyman Training Systems Program Analyst, you are responsible for applying analytic techniques in the evaluation of training program/project objectives. This position would be responsible directly to the PMA-271 Training Systems Lead.

Specific tasks include:

• Support the PMA Training IPT Lead in developing and executing the program’s Training Systems Plan (TSP) and other training acquisition documentation in accordance with NAVAIR and OPNAV policies.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, logistics, and test teams to ensure training requirements are derived from validated capability documents (CDD/CPD) and system specifications.
• Analyze program training requirements for aircrew, maintainers, and support personnel, ensuring integration with the total system life cycle.
• Develop and maintain training schedules, deliverables, and milestones aligned with program acquisition timelines and integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Track contractor training deliverables, including Computer-Based Training (CBT), Interactive Courseware (ICW), and training device development.
• Prepare and review program documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), CDRLs, and technical evaluations related to training system elements.
• Support the planning and execution of training device verification and validation events, such as Systems Engineering Test Reviews (SETR) and Training System Acceptance Testing (TSAT).
• Support coordination with Fleet stakeholders, the Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges (PMA-205), and other training resource sponsors with data calls/metrics thereof.
• Assist in the development of budget exhibits (e.g., P-40/P-40a) and training-related inputs to program cost estimates and LCSPs.
• Provide data analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, milestone decisions, and acquisition documentation (e.g., SEP, TEMP, NTSP, and APB).

Required Experience:

Minimum of three years experience performing duties described in the functional description

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Navy training systems and conducting training systems analysis with Fleet end users.
• Experience developing and coordinating a training pipeline with NAWCTSD, PMA 205, CNATT and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with NAVAIRINST 3710.14.

Education Requirements:

BA/BS degree or supplemental experience is required.

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