Combat System Training Technician

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations, support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

We are seeking a Combat System Training Technician (TOSS).

Located on-site in Chesapeake, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Overall responsible for the scoping, preparation, development, validation, implementation, and life cycle maintenance of CSOSS (Training) documentation for assigned efforts onboard US Navy ships.

* Analyze system factors and alternative methods of problem resolution on projects to determine feasibility in providing technical guidance in planning, scheduling, and executing projects.

* Responsible to work with supervisors in the preparation for the mission package for final publishing.

* Support project in identification and management of project risk to include risk handling, contingencies, and mitigation.

* Is the final Quality Assurance (QA) authority for assigned products.

* Updates shipboard packages to reflect changes resulting from feedback reports, new system installations, system modifications, ship alterations, field/engineering changes and CORE updates and additions.

* Initiates Internal Feedback Reports to make changes to the Developer's Guide when existing documentation is inaccurate or incomplete.

* Some work performed in shipyards requiring climbing, bending, and mobility required to access equipment/spaces. Remaining work performed in office setting. Up to 30 % travel.

Education and Experience:

* Minimum of five years' experience within Navy shipboard environment

* Minimum of two years' experience in the operation of Combat Systems and implementation of CSOSS.

* Familiarity with all, or parts of, the Aegis Weapon System (AWS), Aegis Combat Training System (ACTS), Advanced Training Domain (ATD), Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT), Sonar On-Board Trainer (OBT) and Surface ASW Synthetic Trainer (SAST) training systems, and experience in the operation/integration of these systems into a Tactical Team Coordination Training (TTCT) environment is highly preferred.

* Former Fire Controlman (FC/FCA), Electronics Technician (ET), Sonar Technician (STG), with CSC, BOPC, TRASUP, or UWS watch-station and console operation experience recommended.

Skills:

* Military training or education is required. One must have good written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

* Ability to communicate/coordinate with Shipboard Personnel and Systems Engineers to schedule and validate CSOSS operational procedures

* Ability to follow directions is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.

* Must be proficient in Windows-based Operating Systems, MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

* Knowledge of the following software applications Epic Editor, IsoDraw, and AutoCAD helpful but not required.

Security Clearance:

* Must hold an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET clearance.