LCS Bridge Resource Management – Brm

LCS Bridge Resource Management – Brm

Requirements

• Navigation
• Navigation Systems
• Ship Handling
• Training Programs
• 15 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Advanced skills as a former Surface Warfare Commanding Officer with at least 30 months in Command at sea; OR a USCG license as a Master, Any Gross Tons, Oceans, with 30 months at sea experience as a ship’s Master
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience

Responsibilities

• Provide Master-Level Maneuvering and Ship handling training to U.S. Navy Commanding Officers, Surface Warfare Officers and Enlisted Bridge Navigation Watchstanders
• Develops; organizes; and conducts Navigation training and educational programs for personnel assigned to Littoral Combat Ships
• Conduct conventional knowledge-based classroom teaching and performance / scenario-based laboratory training in a simulator environment
• Serve as a Senior Instructor to train LCS sailors in Bridge Resource Management, LCS Navigation system capabilities and limitations, shipboard planning and execution, and communications
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of curriculum development for LCS courses and policy development supporting Ship handling and navigation training
• Support the TYCOM Training and Certification (TTC) and Train to Qualify (T2Q) processes utilizing shore-based trainer
• Provide trusted advice and technical assistance regarding training requirements and curriculum analysis, design development, implementation, instruction, and assessment in Navigation, Seamanship, and Ship handling related topics
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers complex Navigation training programs and related materials in support of training objectives
• Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides in support of traditional classroom teaching
• Supports Formal Course Reviews and curriculum updates; conducts training gap analysis and provides formal feedback / recommendations for Course improvement
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Primary instruction in LCS Bridge Resource Management. Secondary instruction/support in Officer of the Deck (OOD) Capstone, Prospective Executive Officer (PXO) and LCS Crew Unit Tactical Training (UTT)
• Support a second shift work schedule on an intermittent basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Extensive experience with Voyage Management System (VMS) / Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) navigation suite and Advanced Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) preferred
• Experience as a qualified Master / Afloat Training Specialist in support of SCSTC/TACTRAGRU/ATG is a significant plus