Technical Trainer, Command And Control Operations

Technical Trainer/Instructor, Command and Control Operations

We are seeking an experienced Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts. This role requires deep, hands-on operational knowledge in building and maintaining a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors, communications paths, and data links. The ideal candidate brings operational and instructional experience from U.S. military, NATO, or similar service and non-military personnel that has taught or supported training at a recognized service schoolhouse or training center.

Responsibilities

• Support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts in Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations.
• Utilize deep, hands-on operational knowledge to build and maintain a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors, communications paths, and data links.
• Leverage operational and instructional experience from U.S. military, NATO, or similar services.
• Conduct surveillance operations in environments such as harbor, port, inland waterway, and open-sea or blue-water surveillance.
• Detect, identify, and track air objects, maintaining a Recognized Air Picture (RAP) in command centers or joint operations centers.
• Integrate surface and air sensors, voice and data communications, tactical data links, and multi-domain inputs into a unified operational picture.

Essential Skills

• Prior military service in the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or NATO.
• Direct experience in surface and/or air surveillance operations.
• Experience identifying, tracking, and managing air and surface objects.
• Experience contributing to or maintaining a common operational picture.
• Demonstrated operational proficiency regardless of rank or title.
• Familiarity with Automatic Independent Surveillance, marine radar products, and maritime safety.
• Familiarity with ADS-B, radio direction finding, Electronic Support Measures, and Electronic Intelligence.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Instructor experience at a recognized military schoolhouse or training center.
• Experience as a Navy Operations Specialist (OS), Coast Guard surveillance operator, Air Force C2 / air surveillance operator, Marine Corps Tactical Operations, or equivalent.
• Joint or multi-domain operational experience.
• Experience supporting training development, simulation, or operational analysis.

Work Environment

This role will be fully on-site in a Training/Classroom setting in Elkridge, MD (Howard County, Maryland). The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, providing a dynamic and engaging environment to impart knowledge and expertise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elkridge, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.