ILS Training Specialist - Resa IV

Serve as a Training Specialist responsible to deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to active duty Navy and industry partners for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) at ARL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Training Specialist, responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive curriculum material for unique underwater sensor systems and for a system of unmanned underwater vehicles with tactical sensors. Serve as a team member for the development of operator training materials and for providing operator training.

• Participate in formal documentation through the development of test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages. Participate in the development of technical documentation and manuals to support operation and maintenance of unique underwater sensors.

• Participate in system testing, maintenance and training onboard an Operational Training Platform, UUV support platforms and/or on US Navy platforms. Provide field engineering support; use manuals and automated electronic tools to troubleshoot, assemble and repair electromechanical assemblies, computers and computer networks.

• Serve as the Assistant Training Coordinator for an integrated team of Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel responsible for reviewing and approving all training materials as well as scheduling and coordinating training activities and scheduling with Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel.

• Perform liaison tasks with sponsoring organizations and prepare and present formal progress and status briefs covering on-going activities. 

• Maintain working relationships with vendors, program sponsors, project partner organizations, and system operators from the US Navy. Research and incorporate new technologies for system enhancements. Assist Supervisor and Engineers as required, travel as required.

• Respond to emergent needs of end-users of advanced sensors with respect to logistics and operational availability.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Six years of experience in the operation, test, evaluation and employment of sophisticated Navy systems, including underwater acoustic systems. 

• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.

• Possess the ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems using  formal Navy systems and processes. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system level operating and troubleshooting procedures. 

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with U.S. Navy  processes and procedures for the installation, test, maintenance, repair and removal of electronics equipment, including Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) and Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) processes.

• More than six year of experience in the operation, testing and repair of underwater systems and support systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and interact effectively with Navy enlisted personnel and officers as well as contractor system providers.

General Notes

Please note: This position is in Bangor, Washington.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  
·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 
·    Retirement contributions  
·    Paid vacation and sick time 
·    Paid holidays 
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$82,000 - $98,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.