Contractual Sonar Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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:

Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Military, Team Training, Technical Support Training, Training Techniques

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR - ASW Training Specialist

Work will support classroom and laboratory-based training tied to SONAR Supervisor, Situational Awareness Watch Operator (SAWO), Passive Acoustic Sensor Operator (ASO), Active ASO, Surface Common Airborne Undersea Sensor System Functional Segment (SCFS), and Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS) watch stations.

HOW AN ASW Training Specialist WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Supporting classroom and shipboard laboratory-based instruction related to SONAR operations and ASW tactical employment.
• Assisting with training support for tactical watch stations including SONAR Supervisor, SAWO, Passive ASO, Active ASO, SCFS, and UCFS.
• Supporting the integration of training systems such as Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST), AEGIS training systems, and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT).
• Assisting with the coordination and delivery of ASW training materials aligned to customer training objectives.
• Supporting course reviews, curriculum updates, and training gap analysis efforts.
• Building familiarity with SONAR principles, environmental analysis, mission planning, tactical oceanography, target motion analysis, and firing point procedures.
• Assisting with dynamic assessments related to Sailors' technical and tactical proficiency on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR variants and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Supporting instructor evaluation activities during practice and certification topic/lab teaches.
• Assisting with the development, testing, maintenance, and delivery of advanced tactical scenario-based ASW training materials.
• Conducting research into new ASW training, educational, and multimedia technologies.
• Maintaining awareness of relevant tactical capabilities and guidance as assigned.
• Supporting travel, shift, or schedule requirements aligned with customer and training mission needs, as applicable.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years of specialized shipboard experience as a qualified SONAR Supervisor (NEC-V56B) on AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 variants.
• At least 1 year of experience as an instructor in a Navy training environment preferred.
• Prior experience supporting SCSTC, Navy instructional environments, ASW operations, or tactical training activities preferred.
• Experience as a Trainer, Navy Instructor (NEC 805A), Surface Ship ASW Specialist (SSAS) (NEC V44B), Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS) operator, or Master Training Specialist is a plus.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Knowledge of advanced tactical SONAR system employment.
• Familiarity with Target Motion Analysis, Firing Point Procedures, Tactical Oceanography, Range Prediction Systems, Acoustic Data Collection, Active Intercept, and Pulsed/Continuous Active SONAR.
• Ability to work in a dynamic training environment and effectively interact with military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to support classroom and laboratory training with extended periods on your feet.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support developmental training activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support embarkation on a U.S. Navy ship underway, as required.

Role Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• On-site in San Diego, CA.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Certifications:

• Master/Afloat Training Specialist (MTS/ATS) qualification. preferred.

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The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA San Diego

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

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