Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: NAS Pensacola, FL

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret

Telework Eligible? Yes, the selected candidate must live within two hours of the work location.

As the Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will support the development and validation of military training systems and materials. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational knowledge of military systems, instructional design principles, and human performance methodologies to support training development and acquisition efforts for the Navy and DoD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and audit training materials designed for use by instructors.
• Ensure training curricula adhere to sound educational principles and best practices in instructional design.
• Validate training source materials for technical and operational accuracy.
• Provide expertise in the operation, maintenance, and employment of military systems, subsystems, or equipment.

Training Support:

• Ensure subject matter accuracy throughout the training development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Instructional Systems Analysts to identify and validate training requirements.
• Support I/O Psychologists in the development of human performance metrics.
• Develop target audience learning profiles to guide content development.
• Contribute to the development of straw man task lists to streamline task analysis.
• Guide and facilitate task analysis workshops.
• Assist in determining the most appropriate instructional strategies and media formats.
• Provide expert insight into the complexity and design of assessment items.

Research & Development Support:

• Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), research proposals, methodologies, progress reports, and final deliverables.
• Serve as a consultant to NAWCTSD Orlando acquisition teams and DoD organizations on instructional technologies and methodologies.
• Monitor industry and military trends in training and transfer relevant innovations into existing projects.
• Coordinate research and interface with technical teams and external training agencies through meetings and conferences.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the study or application of human behavior in training or operational settings, required.
• At least 3 years of experience working within Navy-specific or DoD training environments, required.
• Previous experience as a Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR), required.
• Demonstrated success in developing and enhancing training programs for military personnel.
• Proven experience supporting military training systems or equivalent defense-related instructional development.
• Deep understanding of instructional systems design (ISD), adult learning theory, and military operational environments.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including analysts, psychologists, and curriculum developers.
• This position will require monthly travel.

Equally Important:  

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.

 Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture