Training Tools Instructional Designer

Overview

TEA is currently seeking a Training Tools Instructional Designer to join our team! The successful candidate will provide support to the Surface Combat Systems Training Center (SCSTC) providing scheduling, technical, engineering, and analytical services in support of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and documentation of operator training including Computer Aided Submode Training (CAST) lessons, Lesson Generation Program (LGP), and other Interactive Courseware (ICW). This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Providing scheduling, technical, engineering, and analytical services in support of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and documentation of operator training including Computer Aided Submode Training (CAST) lessons, Lesson Generation Program (LGP), and other Interactive Courseware (ICW).
• Conducts IV&V of Aegis Baseline (B/L) specific CAST (operator training) lessons using Government furnished computer equipment located at CSCS, Dahlgren, VA; CSEDS, Moorestown, NJ; Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, VA; and/or Fleet operating units. Assesses CAST lesson performance to assist in the definition of program enhancements and to support development decisions.
• Independently identifies and documents CAST curriculum/code discrepancies and provides reports to CSCS for collaborative review and adjudication.
• Maintains CAST lessons to AEGIS Personal Qualifications Standards (PQS) cross-reference, and CAST lessons configuration control databases.
• Develops, reviews, and/or delivers CAST lesson configuration status and CAST lesson history reports. Maintains the operator training lesson documentation for each B/L on an approved media in a format compatible with Government computer systems.
• Provides detailed analysis of all IV&V activities including documentation of line by line traceability between CAST performance in comparison to Combat System (CS) interface, design, and/or performance specifications.

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab  

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to lift <20 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, using a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis. 

Written Communications:

• Possesses solid writing skills and the ability to develop mid-level informational briefs, point papers,  Test Observation Reports (TORs), and lessons learned as required.
• Provides technical status, project updates and issue identification input to Weekly and Monthly Status Reports (WAR/MSR).   

Verbal Communications:

• Demonstrates excellent, clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Active communicator, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.   

Qualifications

Skills / Qualifications: 

• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Computer Aided Sub-Mode Training (CAST) lessons
• Lesson Generation Program (LGP)
• Other Interactive Courseware (ICW)
• Operator training
• AEGIS Personal Qualifications Standards (PQS) cross-reference
• CAST lessons configuration control databases
• CAST lesson configuration status
• CAST lesson history reports
• Aegis Combat System (ACS) interface, design, and/or performance specifications
• Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) interface, design, and/or performance specifications

Work Schedule:

• Standard 40 
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Minimum Education Requirements: 

• High School diploma or GED

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR  the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer