Training Specialist I

Training Specialist( SCSTC-2025-22336):

Bowhead seeks to network with a Qualified Technical Instructor for future/upcoming needs to support GM, FC, IC technical training at  NSWCDD Dahlgren.

This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Dahlgren, VA.

Develops; organizes; and conducts training in support of the following courses: GM, FC, IC, ET technical training. The training program requires the ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support maintenance training.  

• Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations.
• Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors' abilities to comply with approved maintenance and operational procedures and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical proficiency.
• 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 provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement.
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of SCTSC 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.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• 3 Years of experience as either a maintenance technician or operator with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in an apprentice level training environment. Of the three years, one (1) year experience as an instructor 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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds 
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.