Sigma Defense is seeking someone with extensive experience in Navy and/or Defense training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures to support Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) as a Senior Training SME - Naval Surface Fires Training Lead in Virginia Beach, VA.

The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled training subject matter expert with knowledge gained over years of experience at senior levels. They promote greater information sharing for staffs and stakeholders, and provide realistic as well as reliable, consistent support and well-developed recommendations to various audiences in training and real-world events. They will maintain the integrity of the training objectives and maintain a knowledge base that is consistent with the requirements that covers the full spectrum of tasks listed in the contract. SMEs serve as the catalyst for developing and evaluating requirements. They provide the expertise and insight to support programs and leaders at all levels, including very senior levels, civilian and military sectors. They are experienced subject matter experts in their fields of expertise.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 5 years of experience on Naval firing/scoring systems or equivalent systems.
• 5 years of experience as a senior trainer/evaluator.
• 3 years of experience on an SG or NFC staff or equivalent DoD staff as lead on Naval Firing/Scoring systems.
• Minimum of 8 years in the following:

• Subject matter expert for respective task requirements (e.g. Academics, Warfare Area(s), Program or Policy support).
• Training manager.
• Developing training curriculums.
• Conducting fleet/ joint training assessments to identify gaps, training needs and solutions.
• Delivering training in person and/or online.
• Developing and modifying training event/exercise scenarios.
• Managing training projects
• Team and/or project leader.
• Designing custom training to meet training objectives.
• Public speaker and presentation skills.
• Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level.
• Handling multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.
• 10 years of experience is required if no degree is held.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active, DoD issued Secret security clearance.
• A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Support Tasks:

• Provide IMPASS support as team leader / safety observer, buoy deployers / spotters and IMPASS control unit operators.
• Provide IMPASS deployment training for unit and SG-level naval fires training program as required in support of FRTP pre-certification and sustainment training.
• Provide system performance feedback to applicable engineering and maintenance commands to ensure long-term viability of the system.
• Support naval surface fires training requirements in live and synthetic exercises and events.
• Support Navy fires training to units (classroom and virtual) using the 20E18B and Shipboard Embedded Trainer for synthetic Naval Fires Training.
• Provide academic training and education in person as well as SME COI for Naval Surface Fires Support (NSFS) MTTs.
• Assist in maintaining, updating and standardizing the instructor certification program and ensuring instructor knowledge and presentation skills maintain current credentials. The Government shall be the final approving authority for the instructor certification program.
• Develop, maintain and distribute instructional material supported by outlines, lesson plans, reference material, briefs, lectures, videos, scenarios, animations, handouts, student and instructor workbooks and study guides, testing materials, critiques and feedback.
• Provide support for curriculum review, development, and implementation for academics of warfare training requirements for NSFS.
• Provide detailed post-mission reports and scoring information.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexibility