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Are you a Sr. Fire Controlman or Operations Specialist with a secret clearance? If so our AMERICAN SYSTEMS team is looking for it's next Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Trainer in Dam Neck, VA.

As a Ship Self Defense Systems Trainer you will:

• Work directly in support and execution of Systems & Simulations Division capabilities for CSCS Dam Neck.
• Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of a Ship Self Defense Systems Trainer:

• Develops; organizes; and conducts training and educational programs for Fleet sailors in support of Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit in Dam Neck. 
• Conduct traditional classroom instruction and support laboratory training.
• Serves as a Senior Instructor to train Ship’s Self Defense System (SSDS) operators and technicians
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development and delivery of other CSCS courses supporting the operational employment of SSDS.
• Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessments that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Ship’s Self Defense Systems Capabilitidaes and Limitations.
• Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy SSDS Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine.
• Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches.
• Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates; conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement.
• Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success.
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex SSDS training programs.
• 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

• High school diploma
• Active Secret Clearance

At least six (6) of experience:

• As a SSDS technician-supervisor, or a senior Fire Controlman with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman level training environment.
• Tactical Data Links (TDL) and Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) operation and integration is required
• Of the five (5) years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and counseling students on academic learning problems is required.
• Will accept technical certification credit for military experience, where possible

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces 

Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $ 65,000 - $75,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance