**Req ID:** RQ202977 **Type of Requisition:** Regular **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret **Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** Training **Skills:** Strategic Objectives,Training,Training Programs,Training Techniques **Experience:** 3 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes **Job Description:** Training Specialist Expert - **Senior Command Level ASW Mentor** Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Expert with GDIT. 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 Expert you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Training Specialist Expert joining our team to develop, organize, and conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training and educational programs for Fleet officers and sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Surface Combatants to increase the proficiency and effectiveness of ASW operations. Must be capable of conducting conventional classroom podium teaching as well as leading guided discussion with prospective Commanding Officers and Senior Sea Combat Commander staff personnel. **HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT** Position requires ASW SME with Command Level ASW experience in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures including Strike Group Operations. Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for CO/XO/DEPT HEAD/DESRON staff level personnel in the tactical employment at the unit and group level. Must possess a thorough understanding of Aegis Platforms with AN/SQQ-89(V) SONAR system operations to meet tactical mission requirements (operator, supervisor, and command) to include Rotary and Fixed Wings ASW assets, and U.S. subsurface capabilities. + Performs expert-level development and delivery of highly complex training programs and related materials in support of Senior Level ASW training objectives. + Establishes and reviews course content and objectives. + ASW C2 and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures expertise. + Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities. + Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness. + Updates ASW course documentation on a regular basis to ensure timeliness and relevance. + Provides work leadership to junior employees; including evaluating the effectiveness of their training presentations and programs; and may have supervisory responsibilities. + Shall serve as technical team or task lead. + Conduct research into new training; educational; and multimedia technologies. + Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. + Participates in special projects as required. **WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:** + Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience. + Knowledge of Navy operational and administrative procedures and directives. + Knowledge of and experience with U.S. Navy Tactical Publications. + Strong verbal and written communications skills. + Three (3) year's experience as an **Aegis** Commanding Officer or Destroyer Squadron Commodore or warfare commander that employed Aegis, SQQ-89 Sonar Suite, SQQ 90 Sonar Suite, or other applicable weapon or sensor systems on ships in strike group operations. **Desired Additional Qualifications:** + Experience as a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) with Surface Ship SONAR ASW tactics, techniques, and procedures, underwater acoustic, or in-water tracking systems. + Experience in a Surface Warfare Command of hull mounted SONAR capable warship. + Experience with evaluating shipboard advanced warfare tactics. + Knowledge of Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) Tactical Watch Officer roles and responsibilities. + Three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer/evaluator in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials, and counseling students on academic learning problems. + Experience as a Trainer in support of SWSC, SMWDC and/or SCSTC is a significant plus. + Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing. + Ability to develop and deliver briefs to senior client leadership at the O-6 and Flag level. + Travel may be required up to 10% of time. + **Security Clearance Requirements:** Must already possess and be able to maintain an existing, active DoD SECRET Security Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. + 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 \#SanDiegoCombatSystems The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. 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. 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans