Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Dahlgren
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ203546
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Training
Job Qualifications: Skills: Navy, Training, Weapons
Certifications: None
Experience: 8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: Training Specialist Advisor -
APY-9 Radar / E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Trainer We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled
Master Level Instructor to join our team in support of the
Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) in Dahlgren, Virginia. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive classroom and tactical lab training for Fleet sailors, focusing on the APY-9 Radar system and its integration with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), and Integrated Fire Control (IFC) systems. This role requires deep operational knowledge and instructional expertise to train
Cruiser (CG) and Destroyer (DDG) sailors in technical operations and tactical employment, while supporting current and future curriculum development aligned with U.S. Navy training standards.
HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT - Deliver advanced instruction on APY-9 Radar and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye system operations and integration with Aegis Combat System.
- Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction on Air Intercept Control, CEC, IFC capabilities, and their role in tactical operations.
- Lead instruction in shipboard Combat Information Center Officer (CICO) roles and tactical employment techniques.
- Plan, brief, evaluate, and debrief classroom sessions and tactical exercises based on current Navy doctrine, TTPs, and operational needs.
- Review and revise curriculum, lesson plans, and instructor guides; support NAVEDTRA 135 requirements.
- Assess student performance and provide detailed evaluations and improvement recommendations.
- Support training gap analyses, course reviews, and curriculum updates to improve course effectiveness.
- Maintain documentation of training activities, student progress, and program assessments.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and tactical systems relevant to Fleet operations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: - Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant military experience.
- Minimum 8 years of operational experience as an APY-9 Radar Operator, Mission Commander, ICICO, or Weapons and Tactics Instructor.
- Minimum 1 year of instructor experience in a Navy training environment, including curriculum development, student evaluation, and instructional design.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct officer-level personnel on integrated combat systems in a dynamic Fleet training environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Qualification as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) or Master/Afloat Training Specialist .
- Experience with CSCS, TACTRAGRU , or ATG training pipelines.
- Familiarity with simulation and training systems for advanced CIC and radar operations.
Additional Requirements: - Must be physically able to instruct for extended periods while standing.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.
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
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The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Dahlgren
Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: 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.
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Training Specialist Advisor -
APY-9 Radar / E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Trainer We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled
Master Level Instructor to join our team in support of the
Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) in Dahlgren, Virginia. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive classroom and tactical lab training for Fleet sailors, focusing on the APY-9 Radar system and its integration with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), and Integrated Fire Control (IFC) systems. This role requires deep operational knowledge and instructional expertise to train
Cruiser (CG) and Destroyer (DDG) sailors in technical operations and tactical employment, while supporting current and future curriculum development aligned with U.S. Navy training standards.
HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT - Deliver advanced instruction on APY-9 Radar and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye system operations and integration with Aegis Combat System.
- Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction on Air Intercept Control, CEC, IFC capabilities, and their role in tactical operations.
- Lead instruction in shipboard Combat Information Center Officer (CICO) roles and tactical employment techniques.
- Plan, brief, evaluate, and debrief classroom sessions and tactical exercises based on current Navy doctrine, TTPs, and operational needs.
- Review and revise curriculum, lesson plans, and instructor guides; support NAVEDTRA 135 requirements.
- Assess student performance and provide detailed evaluations and improvement recommendations.
- Support training gap analyses, course reviews, and curriculum updates to improve course effectiveness.
- Maintain documentation of training activities, student progress, and program assessments.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and tactical systems relevant to Fleet operations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: - Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant military experience.
- Minimum 8 years of operational experience as an APY-9 Radar Operator, Mission Commander, ICICO, or Weapons and Tactics Instructor.
- Minimum 1 year of instructor experience in a Navy training environment, including curriculum development, student evaluation, and instructional design.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct officer-level personnel on integrated combat systems in a dynamic Fleet training environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Qualification as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) or Master/Afloat Training Specialist .
- Experience with CSCS, TACTRAGRU , or ATG training pipelines.
- Familiarity with simulation and training systems for advanced CIC and radar operations.
Additional Requirements: - Must be physically able to instruct for extended periods while standing.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.
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
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