Military Training Specialist - Navy Combat and Operational Stress Control

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The Performance and Readiness Health Solutions Business Unit is seeking a Military Training Specialist with experience in training course management and curriculum development. This position will be in San Diego, California, but is eligible for remote work one day a week as determined by the agency's operational needs.

The Military Training Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting a contract with the Naval Center for Combat & Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC) in San Diego, CA. Your expertise will be instrumental in training and implementing Navy resilience, toughness, and psychological readiness Programs designed to improve the psychological health of Marines and Sailors.

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The Military Training Specialist position is a full-time position in direct support of the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC). This position performs duties at the customer site, training sites, and sites where the Navy’s Culture of Excellence (CoE) and other resilience initiatives are being implemented (Navy Ships, Submarines, and Aviation and Expeditionary commands) and may require travel up to 50% of the time. The candidate will report to the Programs Department Head and the Leidos Site Program Manager.

The Military Training Specialist will work with Department of Defense (DoD) entities, including the OPNAV N17 Culture and Force Resilience Office, NCCOSC Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) N10C3, Fleet and Family Support Center, and other Navy agencies, to develop, implement, and facilitate necessary resources and training in support of the Navy's resilience and toughness initiatives. Your role will be crucial in promoting a positive working environment, working closely with highly motivated professionals who have various skills and experience and are committed to promoting a positive working environment.

The Military Training Specialist will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) related programs and initiatives as well as for the CoE 2.0 program projects.

• Primarily responsible for the Navy’s resilience and toughness program training delivery and course management.

• Will work directly with units to implement and sustain the Navy’s resilience and toughness programs.

• Will be responsible for conducting individualized or group training sessions.

• Will be responsible for tracking, collecting, and delivering post-training student data to the Project Manager and support staff for program evaluation efforts and analysis.

• Facilitate the development and maintenance of appropriate training materials and curriculum.

• Engage in public speaking and outreach to support the Navy’s resilience and toughness programs, COSC, CgOSC, and other resilience initiatives.

• May be responsible for the creation of course content and training materials.

• Support general psychological readiness and resilience project development and project management.

• The Military Training Specialist will be able to act independently in determining methods and procedures for new assignments. This independence underscores the responsibility and trust that comes with the role.

• Stay current by reviewing literature related to resilience and the COSC mission, including military stress and related conditions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and within your scope of practice.

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Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. Health sciences or Administration degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years prior military experience with proven military leadership experience. Navy experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Combat and Operational Stress Control concepts.

• Experience in military training course facilitation

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, oral presentations, writing, and collaboration skills.

• Must have the ability to develop positive working relationships with Navy and Marine Corps Commands and line leaders, medical and psychological health providers, chaplains, civilian contractors, and General Schedule (GS) civilians.

• Must be an adaptable and creative problem solver, self-motivated, able to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision, and have significant ability to multitask, prioritize, and assist in project management responsibilities.

• Must have the ability to travel worldwide in support of fleet training requirements; up to 50% travel.

• Ability to travel internationally (current Passport)

• Due to federal contract regulations, US Citizenship is required. Candidates MUST be able to pass a government background investigation.

• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance level.

• The position is designated as a drug testing designated position (TDP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in health sciences or administration.

• Minimum of Eight (8) years of Navy service.

• Completion of either Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course, Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) course, or Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC).

• Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification with (3) years of training experience and a good understanding of curriculum facilitation techniques.

• Experience interacting with Senior Navy Leaders and possess substantial familiarity with Navy rank/rate structure, customs, traditions, and the different Navy operational units and their functions.

• Prior experience in Navy Operational Stress Control and psychological health.

• Prior experience supporting the Navy's resilience and toughness initiatives.

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Original Posting Date:2025-02-14

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.