Antisubmarine Warfare Trainer Evaluator

Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

SAIC currently has a career opportunity for an Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer/Evaluator to provide unit-level academic training support in the classroom and underway to Afloat Training Group Atlantic (ATGL) in Norfolk, VA as a training subject matter expert (SME).

Training SMEs are highly-skilled persons with knowledge gained over years of experience at senior levels. They promote greater information sharing for staffs and stakeholders.  They provide realistic as well as reliable, consistent support and well-developed recommendations to various audiences in training and real world events. They will maintain the integrity of the training objectives, and maintain a knowledge base that is consistent with the requirements that cover the full spectrum of the listed Functional Area duties. SMEs serve as the catalyst for developing and evaluating requirements.  They provide the expertise and insight to support programs and leaders at all levels, including very senior levels, civilian and military sectors. They are experienced subject matter experts in their fields of expertise.

The individual in this position will serve as a classroom and shipboard ASW operational trainer and evaluator supporting the Basic Phase of the Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP), including unit-level academic training; Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL)/Navy Military Training Information Management System (NTIMS) development tracking and training; development, execution, and assessment of training scenarios; shipboard training team and training officer seminars; and fleet synthetic training (FST) unit level program training at ATGM.  The ideal candidate will have operational experience underway as an AN/SQQ-89 A(V)15 shipboard sonar supervisor with five years of experience as a sonar operator/technician.  They will have experience with fleet training processes, live exercises, and Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) capabilities. 

In addition, they will have six years of applicable Training SME experience in/with:

• Conducting fleet training analyses to identify gaps, training needs, and solutions
• Developing and modifying training event/exercise scenarios and curricula
• Delivering training in person and/or online
• Managing training projects
• Designing custom training to meet Fleet/Joint training objectives
• Specific Functional Area duties include:
• Conduct classroom, hands-on and live training for Navy technicians and tacticians from surface combatants in the operation and maintenance of the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 and 89A(V)15 sonar systems and associated subsystems
• Provide sonar supervisor-level expertise in the operation and tactical employment of the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 and A(V)15 sonar systems in accordance with current Type Command (TYCOM) training policy and instructions and the ASWC instruction (CNSP/CNSLINST 3361.2 series).
• Provide instruction on sonar principles, environmental analysis and exploitation to include tactical oceanography.
• Provide technical/operator support for AN/SQQ-89(V)15 and AN/SQQ-89 A(V)15.
• Provide tactical feedback on reconstructed data of real-world ASW events.
• Provide support for ATL missions to include overseas missions in support of ASW basic phase events and Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST).
• Evaluate and analyze ASW weapons firing for on and off range events using firing reports.
• Analyze electronic and hard copy data package elements to provide reconstruction feedback and debrief of ASWC events.

May be required to travel (to support underway missions) for extended periods of time (up to 14 consecutive days at a time) or work extended hours ashore.  These consecutive underway or ashore periods may include weekends and holidays.  Additionally, CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to support training missions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• U.S. citizen with Secret clearance.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.

Active military duty experience including recent instructional/training experience.

3+ years of general training analyst and Functional Area experience (6 years in lieu of degree will be considered); see detailed duties above.

4+ years’ experience with sonar systems to include qualification on the major systems of the SQQ-89 sonar suite. Certifications: AN/SQQ-89(V) and 89A(V)15.

Three (3) years’ experience as AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 shipboard sonar supervisor .

Must possess proven written and verbal communication skills and be able to act independently.

Experience in use of MS Office (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerPoint) products.

DESIRED BACKGROUND / SKILLS:

Experience as Combat Systems Training Team member.

Designation as Afloat Training Specialist or Master Training Specialist.

Familiarity with Surface Force Readiness Manual (SFRM), Surface Force Exercise Manual (SFEM), and use of the Master Scheduling Program (MSP) is a plus.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.