Training and Development Specialist

Purpose Serve as a Training Specialist responsible to deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to active duty Navy and industry partners for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) at ARL. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive curriculum material for unique underwater sensor systems and for a system of unmanned underwater vehicles with tactical sensors. Provide operator training. Participate in formal documentation through the development of test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages; develop technical documentation and manuals to support operation and maintenance of unique underwater sensors. Participate in system testing, maintenance and training onboard an Operational Training Platform, UUV support platforms and/or on US Navy platforms. Provide field engineering support; use manuals and automated electronic tools to troubleshoot, assemble and repair electromechanical assemblies, computers and computer networks. Serve as the Assistant Training Coordinator for an integrated team of Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel responsible for reviewing and approving all training materials as well as scheduling and coordinating training activities. Perform liaison tasks with sponsoring organizations and prepare and present formal progress and status briefs covering ongoing activities. Maintain working relationships with vendors, program sponsors, project partner organizations, and system operators from the US Navy. Research and incorporate new technologies for system enhancements. Assist Supervisor and Engineers as required; travel as required. Respond to emergent needs of end‑users of advanced sensors with respect to logistics and operational availability. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Six years of experience in the operation, test, evaluation and employment of sophisticated Navy systems, including underwater acoustic systems. Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development. Ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems using formal Navy systems and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system development and troubleshooting procedures. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with U.S. Navy processes and procedures for the installation, test, maintenance, repair and removal of electronics equipment, including TEMPALT and SHIPALT processes. More than six years of experience in the operation, testing and repair of underwater systems and support systems. Demonstrated ability to work with and interact effectively with Navy enlisted personnel and officers as well as contractor system providers. Location BANGOR, Washington Salary Range $82,000 - $98,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications. Working Conditions Standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Some weekend, evening and holiday work Possible interstate/intrastate travel Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Benefits 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Eligibility US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr