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Senior-Level Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) SME HQ

Nationwide IT Services
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Aug 15, 2025
Senior-Level Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) SME HQ Full Time Possess SECRET clearance San Diego, CA Nationwide IT Services is seeking a full-time Senior-Level Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC). The candidate will provide Subject Matter Expert support of surface, air, and mine warfare mission areas to enhance warfighting readiness and increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force. The Naval SMWDC's mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. Central to this mission is developing Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI). WTIs are the Surface Navy's tactical warfighting experts. They serve as force multipliers throughout the Fleet through contributing to Fleet combat readiness, refining and modernizing critical surface warfare doctrine and leading live kinetic naval combat operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the completion and maintenance of SWCTC related instructions and administrative products, including but not limited to level of knowledge databases, level of knowledge program instructions, surface tactical training syllabi, training and readiness matrix instructions, and SWCTC related naval messages and communications. Assist in the development of a SWCTC Campaign Plan. Develop a tactical training program that utilizes the SWCTC to increase warfighting abilities across all Surface Warfare Areas. Recommend a simulator strategy for this training system, and shall work in conjunction with SMWDC HQ, Divisions, and PMS339 to incorporate recommended strategies. Define key contributing factors in generating tactical competence and their relationship to performance at the individual and team level in the SWCTC. Demonstrate a method to assess competency and identify trainee performance gaps on a platform with extensibility throughout the combat training ecosystem and across surface force mission areas. Provide written recommended feedback for the Standardized Assessment Mechanisms and Qualifiers for SWCTC. Generate, manage, and communicate feedback of tactical performance and participation for SWCTC lines of effort, including but not limited to level of knowledge assessments and practical performance assessments. Oversee the proper and timely administration of the monthly LOK quiz aboard all Navy surface ships. Act as a Navy Surface Warfare SME, providing recommendations and solutions to the SWCTC Director and SWCTC Deputy Director in all matters concerning the SWCTC program. OCONUS travel may be required. Job Qualifications: Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET Either a Master's Degree in a STEM or a training-analysis related subject, or at least 10 years of recent experience in electronic training systems, training evaluation, training data analysis, and root-cause analysis. Working knowledge of basic analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik, Databricks, Tableau, and/or Python (with Pandas, Matplotlib, NumPy, SciPy, Seaborn, etc.). Experience drafting U.S. Navy documents and administrivia products (i.e. instructions, TACMEMOs, publications, naval messages, etc.). At least 4 years of recent experience leading and training functional teams in warfare related topics with a level of responsibility equivalent to a SWO Department Head tour. Expert understanding of all tactical warfare publications all applicable tactical publications (i.e. NTTPs, NWPs, OPTASKs, and TACMEMOs) and at least 4 years' experience in their practical application at sea. At least 4 years of recent experience leading and training functional teams in warfare related topics with a level of responsibility equivalent to a SWO Department Head tour. Working knowledge as the member of a team using JIRA or similar software for agile team management preferred. Recent experience working in or with the training department of Afloat Training Group, Surface Warfare Officer School or major Navy staff (Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific/Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic/Numbered Fleet). About Nationwide IT Services: NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.