Fielding and Training Support Specialist at Booz Allen in Panama City, FL

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Fielding and Training Support Specialist The Opportunity: In this role, you will support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) programs by providing technical expertise in MK 25, LAR 8000, MK 16 and other diving life-support systems. You understand that UBA readiness directly supports operational capability and diver safety. You know that successful fielding requires more than delivering equipment, it requires government acceptance testing, disciplined maintenance planning, technical training, configuration control, stakeholder coordination, and sustained support throughout the equipment lifecycle. What You'll Work On: LAR 8000 UBA hands-on government acceptance testing. Travel to gain units for initial UBA fielding. Coordinate with the project manager, logistics officers, maintenance teams, and manufacturer representatives, to ensure timely delivery and operational readiness. Conduct Limited Technical Inspections (LTIs) in collaboration with the gaining units during equipment fielding. Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive train-the-trainer programs for gaining unit personnel, covering system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust instructional methodologies to meet operational requirements. Provide oversight into the certification of trainers at gaining units to ensure they can independently train their personnel. Develop detailed training curriculums tailored to operational and maintenance requirements of the LAR 8000 UBA. Author and review technical manuals, including operator guides, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures, ensuring compliance with Navy standards. Collaborate with technical writers, engineers, and subject matter experts to refine documentation and training materials. Act as the primary point of contact between the gaining units and manufacturer representatives to resolve technical and logistical challenges. Communicate with Commanding Officers of gaining units to ensure alignment of training schedules and operational needs. Provide regular progress reports and feedback to the Program Manager on fielding and training milestones. Establish long-term maintenance procedures and schedules in coordination with gaining units and program office personnel. Monitor fielded units’ performance and provide recommendations for improvements or updates. Support the evaluation of post-fielding operational use to identify areas for improvement in future fielding phases. Maintain calibration of all ISEA tools. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: Experience fielding military systems, conducting New Equipment Training (NET), and managing multi-year phased rollouts of advanced technology Experience as a MK 25 closed circuit rebreather technician Knowledge of underwater breathing apparatus systems, including the Dräger MK 25 and LAR 8000 Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Completion of academic instructor training Nice If You Have: Experience as a military diver or with special operations diving communities Experience with Navy logistics and fielding procedures Experience collaborating with manufacturers and program offices to integrate new systems Bachelor’s degree Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s be