SCS Instructor

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

SCS Instructor

Location

Norfolk, VA 23505 US (Primary)
San Diego, CA 92120 US
SELLERS & ASSOCIATES - US
US

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced professional with deep expertise in ship control and navigation systems for Amphibious and Combatant ships. The ideal candidate will provide critical training and technical support to fleet operations, ensuring the effective delivery and sustainment of ship control systems and navigation training.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ship Control Console Training:
   • Deliver Ship Control System Training in coordination with PMS 339 and SCSTC NAV SAGT requirements.
   • Conduct shipboard delivery as directed, including In-Briefs, Self-Assessment Groom Checklists, and documented training results.
   • Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials for Ship Control and Navigation Systems using technical manuals and PMS 339 resources.
   • Provide shipboard training to command leadership, ensuring integration into Short/Long range training plans.
   • Generate detailed End of Mission reports with lessons learned, assessments, and trend analysis.
2. Coordination and Execution:
   • Coordinate scheduling and execution efforts with PMS 339 representatives.
   • Assist in training and development of assigned Sailors, ensuring continuous improvement.
3. System Deficiency Identification:
   • Identify deficiencies in Ship Control Systems, interfaces, and Navigation Systems, and recommend actionable solutions.
4. Sustained Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support:
   • Provide ongoing support between training events, including curriculum updates, communication with system leads, and technical documentation reviews.
   • Participate in forums such as CNSF Navigation Councils and Seamanship Wholeness reviews.
   • Deliver classroom training instruction during scheduled waterfront training events.
   • Offer technical reach-back services for surface ships.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience:
  • At least 10 years of experience operating bridge and ship control systems on Amphibious and Combatant Ships.
  • Qualified as a Master Helmsman.
  • Experience as a member of shipboard training teams (e.g., Ship Training Team (STT), Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT), Engineering Training Team (ETT)); STT experience preferred.
  • Qualified Officer of the Deck (Underway) preferred.
  • NEC 805A (or legacy NEC 9502) preferred.
• Specific Assignments:
  • At least one tour of duty in one or more of the following roles:
    • Afloat Training Group Instructor.
    • INSURV Assessor.
    • Schoolhouse Instructor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

10 - 20%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.