Core Services Group is seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to serve as a Mid-Level Advanced Tactical Trainer - AMW for the Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC). In this role, you will provide tactical and operational expertise to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the Surface Force across multiple warfare domains.
Key Responsibilities:
Tactical Systems Management
- Operate and oversee Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) across multiple platforms, ensuring combat readiness and operational effectiveness
- Lead tactical operations and decision-making processes as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO) or Combat Direction Center (CDC) Watch Officer
- Exercise full authority to employ SSDS systems during real-world missions and training exercises
- Assist in integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) operations, leveraging deep tactical expertise
Advanced Training and Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessments of war-fighting readiness, capabilities, and operational capacity
- Develop and implement data-driven methods/solutions to evaluate system performance and operational efficiency
- Design and refine tactical training strategies for Surface Warfare teams
- Analyze and document tactical lessons learned to improve operational protocols
Reporting and Documentation
- Create and maintain detailed reports, presentations, and comprehensive data sets supporting operational and readiness evaluations
- Utilize Microsoft Office suite tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access) for advanced analysis and stakeholder communication
- Interface with Navy leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate complex tactical insights
- Develop training materials and operational guidance documents
Required Qualifications:
Security and Clearance
- Active SECRET Security Clearance
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience working with Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)
- Minimum 8 years of experience onboard an SSDS-equipped ship
Demonstrated experience in:
- Strike Group operations
- Fleet management
- Major Training Commands
- Systems Testing Commands
- Equivalent military organizational planning
- Qualified and experienced in a watch station with full authority to employ SSDS
- Valid Tactical Action Officer (TAO) Qualification Letter
Technical and Analytical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in qualitative and quantitative assessment methodologies
- Expert-level skills in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational data
- Strong capability to translate technical findings into actionable strategic recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Weapon Tactics Instructor (WTI) certification in Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD/AMW)
- Aviation Officer qualification
- Experience in operational test and evaluation (OT&E)
- Advanced degree in Military Studies, Operations Research, or related field
- Proven track record of improving tactical training and operational strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for engaging with senior Navy leadership
- Prior experience supporting OPTEVFOR or NAVAIR
- Exceptional communication and instructional skills
- May require limited travel
Overview
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.
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Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Founded
2009
Specialties
Systems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development