Surface Warfare (SUW) Trainer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessments that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Aegis & SSDS Combat System Capabilities and Limitations.
• Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine as it applies to the dynamic operational tactical environment.
• Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.
• Prepares, reviews, and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports course reviews and curriculum updates, conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback and recommendation for course improvement.
• Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
• Develops, tests, maintains, and delivers moderately complex training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.
• Must be capable of conducting knowledge based classroom instruction and performance/scenario based laboratory training.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

• Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

• Seven (7) years of experience operating or directing organic sensors and systems used to execute Surface Warfare engagements aboard Aegis Cruiser/Destroyer platforms from the Surface Warfare Coordinator (SUWC) submode, or SSDS platforms as a CIC Watch Officer (CICWO).

• Experience training/teaching SUW to others in a master level training environment.

• One (1) year 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 is required, with one of those years using training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives.

  Qualified Aegis SUWC or SSDS CICWO.

• Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Travel may be required up to 20% of time.
• Active Secret Clearance