Analyst / Technical Trainer - General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Basic Qualifications :

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related field; or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

 

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense Top Secret with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for a dedicated and adaptive Analyst/Technical Trainer to serve as the primary interface with new and existing employees as the Customer’s dedicated technical training Subject-Matter Expert and presenter of relevant program materials. The selectee will aid in the development and maintenance of a robust analytic and technical training curriculum by providing expertise on a range of telecommunications related topics and information. The selectee will work with on-site Customer Trainer to schedule technical training programs, both domestically and globally. The selectee will aid in evaluating how well new-hires and Staff officers are progressing and provide feedback to Customer and analysts as needed. The selectee will have opportunities to leverage existing expertise and have personal training opportunities from both Customer and GDMS for continued personal and profession development. The selectee will be responsible for the following:

 

Position Objectives within 1 year include:

• Work closely with the Customer’s currently assigned technical SMEs in order to glean and synthesize best practices to support the development of onboarding course materials and present relevant training materials
• Ensuring new office personnel are provided with the initial training needed to rapidly integrate into the Customer‘s mission space
• Proven ability to be an effective contributor within and across teams by communication complex technical information that enhances the Customer cadre’s knowledge base
• Working with the COTR, Program Management Office (PMO) members, and various customer stakeholders to identify training program development needs
• Work closely with Customer Training Lead to refine existing content and create new programs while seeking strategies to maintain long term technical health of the program
• Identify and analyze knowledge/informational gaps, then design and develop creative learning solutions in an evolving analytic and technical environment
• Participate in planning and policy development issues related to current and future program training requirements
• Opportunity to develop and provide training modules that demonstrate the use of Customer tools, data sources, and tradecraft

What Sets You Apart:

• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel 
• Strong knowledge of processes to analyze technical information and interpret it into useable instructions for the intended audience
• Strong knowledge of scope management to control program changes, maximize productivity, minimize cost, and minimize schedule impact
• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Ability to recognize overall strategic and tactical objectives
• Ability to identify issues and track progress
• Ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet schedules
• Ability to evaluate quality of work product to ensure satisfaction of customer requirements
• Ability to recognize and articulate goals
• Ability to influence customer's expectations and develop win-win outcomes
• Ability to clearly report relevant information
• Ability to align the team on strategic objectives of technical training activity
• Ability to effectively interact at an audience appropriate technical level with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and customers
• Ability to implement new initiatives applicable to the training techniques and methodologies

Our Commitment to You:

• Our Employee Referral Program offers a $5k Referral Bonus for any candidate referred by an employee and hired for this position.
• A Relocation package may be available for this position  
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

Due to classified nature of work, this position will be done 100% on-site in Fairfax County, VA

 

 

Salary Note:This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range:USD $141,630.00 - USD $157,120.00 /Yr.Company Overview:

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

 

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran