SCSTC Mk-18 UUV Trainer and Maintainer at Mine Warfare Training Center (MWTC)
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Education: Associates/bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
Skills:Teaching, Training Needs Assessment,
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~1 min readJob Description:
GDIT is actively seeking a Trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Mk-18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). Develop, organize, and conduct basic and advanced classroom instruction and hands on training on how to operate, maintain, and employ Mk-18 MOD 1 and MOD 2 UUV Family of Systems (FoS). Training includes the use of mission planning/execution software, advanced UUV tactics, data collection, and processing SONAR data for Post Mission Analysis (PMA). When required, the candidate would provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development/maintenance for Mk-18 courses. May also be required to assist with other Mine Warfare (MIW) related curriculum efforts and/or deliver training on behalf of MWTC’s MIW courses of instruction as required by your Site Lead and/or Manager.
HOW A TRAINING SPECIALIST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Must be prepared to support training and evaluation utilizing a shore-based trainer requiring dynamic assessment of students in individual and team training events.
- Must be prepared to support training and evaluation in-water operations, as a small boat crew member conducting safe launch and recovery evolutions.
- Prepares, reviews, and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
- Supports Formal Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates, conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback/recommendations for Course improvement.
- Develops, tests, maintains, and delivers moderately complex Navy Mine Warfare training programs and related materials in support of SCSTC training objectives.
- Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
- 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.
- Primary MWTC Mk-18 instruction includes UUV Family of Systems Familiarization, Post Mission Analysis, System Operation, and System Maintenance.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Associates/bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
Qualifications: Seven (7) years of experience with Mine Warfare (MIW)/Mine Counter-Measures (MCM), EXCMCM and/or UUV systems as either a maintenance technician supervisor or operator supervisor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an Instructor/Trainer in a Navy Training Environment, to include presentation skills, public speaking, curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction.
Experience as an Instructor/Trainer and/or a Master/Afloat Training Specialist is a significant plus.
Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
Travel may be required up to 10% of time.
Location: Client Site
US Citizenship required.
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
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
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The likely salary range for this position is $74,800 - $101,200. 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:
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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