Fiber Optic Test and Repair (FOTR) Training Specialist Sr., Surface Combat Systems Training Command - Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Training Specialist

Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist with GDIT. A career here means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. 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 you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Training Specialist joining our team to deliver complex technical training to sailors enrolled in courses taught at SCSTC-HR, Norfolk, VA.

HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

● Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for Navy students enrolled in the Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician course of instruction

● Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical laboratory training

● Work as a team member to identify learning gaps and train maintenance technicians in the skills needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard fiber optic systems

● Work as a team member to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities

● Conduct dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with technical procedures and NAVSEA Shipboard Fiber Optic maintenance and repair standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Required Experience:

Five (5) years of experience as a technician repairing military electronic systems which included maintaining or installing fiber optic components or technical manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function/task to others in an apprentice level training environment. Of the five (5) years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor or facilitator in a Navy Training Environment, to include 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. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.

● Required Technical Skills: Fiber Optic Repair Technician

● Security Clearance Level: SECRET

● Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502)

● Preferred Skills: Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist. Graduate of Navy Shipboard Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician Course.

● Location: SCSTC-HR, Norfolk, VA

● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

None - None - None

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required