Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) - 29984

Requisition Number: 29984 Required Travel: 0 - 10%Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $99,960.00 - $145,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission TechnologiesLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.Job DescriptionMission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the primary technical and operational advisor to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) N7. This full‑time, on-site role in San Diego, CA supports the maturation and integration of Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC), Fleet Training Wholeness (FTW), and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments to maximize surface fleet combat readiness. The TSTC SME will synchronize training system efforts across multiple stakeholder organizations, evaluate training system impacts to fleet readiness, and deliver high‑quality staff work, executive briefs, and strategic communication products enabling informed decision‑making by senior leadership.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary technical and operational liaison to CNSP N7 leadership to synchronize training capability development, implementation, and readiness alignment.Coordinate with Systems Commands (SYSCOMs), Type Commands (TYCOMs), Afloat Training Groups, Tactical Training Groups, and the Naval Surface and Mine WarfightingDevelopment Center (NSMWDC) to integrate TSTC, FTW, and LVC environments into fleet exercises.Participate in working groups, planning conferences, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagements to ensure training objectives remain aligned with fleet readiness directives.Evaluate training system degradations, modernization efforts, capability development initiatives, and requirements generation activities, ensuring accurate assessment of training impacts.Provide analysis and recommendations related to training system upgrades, innovations, and fleet implementation strategies.Attend TYCOM planning meetings and produce written after‑action reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations to CNSP N7.Support implementation planning and coordination for LVC training solutions across afloat and shore‑based training commands.Prepare executive briefs, point papers, staff reports, and strategic communication products to support CNSP N7 leadership.Maintain continuous situational awareness of fleet training system status, issues, and operational risks impacting surface fleet readiness.Work onsite at CNSP San Diego and provide consistent, direct support to fleet leadership and stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess technical issues, training system impacts, and operational risk factors.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support decision‑making within a fast‑paced fleet environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Client Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline required. 6 – 10 years of relevant operational Navy, fleet training, system integration, and/or defense program experience.Experience supporting U.S. Navy fleet training, shipboard operations, readiness assessments, or programmatic alignment of training systems.Demonstrated ability to brief senior leaders and produce high‑quality documentation, point papers, and staff reports.Experience coordinating across multiple Navy echelons, SYSCOMs, TYCOMs, or training organizations.Credentials Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must hold an active DoD Secret Clearance.Ability to travel occasionally for conferences, fleet engagements, or training system site visits.Preferred RequirementsPrior Navy or DoD experience strongly preferred.Experience with TSTC, FTW, LVC, or other Navy training system architectures.Familiarity with TYCOM instructions, fleet training references, and capability development processes.Prior experience at CNSP, CNAP, Surface Warfare training commands, or Navy SYSCOMs.Experience supporting fleet exercises, readiness events, or training solution implementation.Ability to interpret and coordinate technical inputs from multiple stakeholders to support strategic readiness objectives.The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance? 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