Sonar Tactical Trainer - INDUS Technology, Inc.

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

This position directly supports unit level surface ship ASW watch stander and watch team training during
in port and underway events during basic phase training. ASW training includes active SONAR, passive
SONAR, underwater fire control, ASW Tactical Plot, and team lead. Surface ship ASW training shall be
conducted on cruisers and destroyers equipped with SQQ-89 ASW suites with a focus on but not limited
to, prevailing system / replacement systems, A(V)15 ACB-11 and higher variants. This position provides
training which adheres to current instructions and tactical publications. We perform reconstruction,
analysis and debriefs through data collection, data reduction, and debrief support of training exercises to
provide fleet feedback for ASW events. In addition to exercise debrief support, we provide training on
various surface ship ASW topics.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Sonar Tactical Trainer will provide dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that requires advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Anti-Submarine and Surface Warfare Capabilities and Limitations on the San Diego Detachment Support Services contract. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

• Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for customer personnel.
• Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require advanced knowledge of U.S. Navy Anti-Submarine and Surface Warfare Capabilities and Limitations.
• Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance, operational procedures, and ship’s Battle Orders and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.
• Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.
• Prepares, reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Creates unit level surface ship lessons learned on ASW operations identified, tactics debrief products completed, and event surface ship participation debrief schedules.
• Supports Course Reviews and Curriculum Updates, conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for Course improvement.
• Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
• Develops, tests, maintains, and delivers moderately complex ASW/SUW training programs and related materials in support of training objectives.
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience with the required system (ASW/SUW) as a tactical instructor with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a journeyman and masters level training environment.
• Two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems is required. Master/Afloat Training Specialist desired.
• Four (4) years’ experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) and able to operate and train at a moderate to advanced level.
• Experience as a qualified Tactical Action Officer, Anti-Submarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE), Surface/Subsurface Warfare Coordinator (SSUWC) desired.
• Must be able to support training with extended periods on your feet while instructing.
• Certified technician and operator of AN/SQQ-89 ASW suites with a focus on but not limited to, prevailing system / replacement systems, specifically A(V)15 ACB-11 and later variants.
• Eight (8) years of experience with AEGIS Combat Systems specific to SONAR and SONAR test systems
• Must possess two or more of the below Certification(s):
• Anti-Sub Warfare (ASW) Mission Specialist
• ASW Specialist
• Underwater Fire Control System MK-116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator
• Journeyman Surface Ship USW Supervisor
• AN/SQQ-89A(V) 15 Sonar Supervisor
• Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Master
• Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Journeyman
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.
• The ability to lift items that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing such as in performing regular shop activities, inspections, or to observe and study operations in an industrial or comparable work area or on-board submarines and in weapon facilities.
• Travel Required 25% travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay for this position is $35.55 to $43.45 per hour. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology). The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.