Senior Trainer/Field Service & Operational Planner

CACI International • Sterling, VA

7d • $103,800 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable professional to provide Trainer and Operational Planning Support for government, military, and commercial training programs. This role integrates hands-on instructional delivery, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) expertise, operational planning, mission support, and field-based technical operations. The ideal candidate brings deep military operational experience, strong instructional background, extensive aviation or UAS qualifications, and proven ability to support mission execution in demanding environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Military Science, Education, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Active Secret Level Clearance preferred or Ability to obtain Secret level clearance.
• 15+ years of military, government, or defense industry experience.
• 5+ years managing training programs and instructional development.
• Experience serving as a Field Service Representative or operational support lead.
• Experience supporting military exercises, operational testing, or fielding activities.
• Experience developing training materials and conducting classroom and field instruction.
• Experience supporting complex ISR, C5ISR, UAS, Counter-UAS, communications, sensor, or defense systems preferred.
• Military officer or senior NCO experience.
• Joint, combatant command, or operational staff experience.
• Mission planning or operational employment experience.
• Training and doctrine development experience.
• Operational test and evaluation experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Instructional systems design (ISD)
• Operational planning processes (MDMP, JOPP)
• Technical troubleshooting
• Customer relationship management
• Executive-level briefing skills
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• UAS Pilots license
• Master Training Specialist (MTS)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training strategies and programs for operators, maintainers, and system administrators.
• Assess training effectiveness through various metrics.
• Provide on-site technical assistance and support.
• Coordinate system installation, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Lead operational planning activities for customer missions and exercises.
• Conduct mission analysis and capability assessments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to military and government customers.
• Provide operational feedback to product management and engineering teams.
• Support integrated product teams and program reviews.
• Contribute to schedules, risk management, issue resolution, and milestone planning.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior