MkGun Computing System; GCS Trainer, SCSTC Hampton Roads Dam Neck Virginia , VA
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Education / Teaching
Training Instructor / Specialist, Learning & Development Specialist
Training Specialist Senior – Mk160 Gun Computing System (GCS) Trainer
Transform technology into opportunity as a Training Specialist Senior with GDIT. A career here means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Training Specialist Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Our work depends on a Training Specialist Senior joining our team to deliver complex technical and tactical training to sailors enrolled in courses taught at Surface Combat Systems Training Command‑Hampton Roads (SCSTC‑HR) Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel in traditional classroom and laboratory environment.
- Utilizes exceptional customer skills to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical and tactical laboratory training.
- Works as a team member to identify learning gaps and train Navy Fire Controlmen (FC) students in Mk160 GCS operation and maintenance, as well as system capabilities/limitations and employment of automated systems.
- Works as a team member to complete customer deadlines which may have competing/shifting priorities.
- Provides subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for SCSTC‑HR courses supporting employment of the AEGIS Combat System.
- Conducts dynamic assessment of sailors’ abilities to comply with operational procedures and technical publications and provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.
Required Experience:
Five (5) years as an Mk160 GCS operator or technical manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. Experience as a qualified GCS operator/technician is required. Of this experience, at least one (1) year as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, including curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials, and counseling students on academic learning problems is required.
Experience as a Master/Afloat Training Specialist is a significant plus. Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
Required Technical
Skills:
Experience as a qualified Mk160 GCS Operator/Technician with at least one of the following Navy Enlisted Classifications: V01A, V15A, V17A, V21A, V26A or V16D.
Security Clearance Level: SECRET.
Required
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills and experience as a Navy instructor (NEC 805A/9502).
Preferred
Skills:
Master Training/Afloat Training Specialist.
Location:
Customer Site; SCSTC‑HR, Virginia Beach, VA.
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
- Paid vacation and holidays
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