Team Lead Instructor/SME

Valiant Integrated Services•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a Team Lead Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a USG customer based in Virginia. The position manages day-to-day training course operations alongside Course Directors, leads and coordinates instructors and specialized trainers, and supports course planning, development, implementation, and hands-on training. The Team Lead also serves as a technical SME and mentors new USG officers. The role may require domestic travel and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as necessary.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at the time of application.
Must meet government security investigation and eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Experience as an SME in USG course development and implementation.
At least 10 years of experience as an SME in a technical mission area.
At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing course materials and training activities.
At least 5 years of experience providing classroom and facilitated instruction.
Experience working consistently and effectively with customers to define requirements, identify issues, negotiate changes, solve problems, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependable, adaptable, organized, and able to multitask.
Reliable, self-motivated, with good time-management skills and a results-oriented approach.
Proactive and prompt, with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to travel domestically for up to 10 days at a time, up to 6 times per year.
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting, using stairs, climbing, and extended sitting or standing.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day training course operations in conjunction with Course Directors.
Manage instructors to effectively support the training course.
Assist and advise Program Management on course planning and staffing initiatives.
Create, manage, and maintain the course matrix.
Identify and evaluate qualifications of Role Player (RP) and Augmented Specialized Trainer (AST) candidates.
Coordinate RP and AST scheduling with the program support team.
Lead and oversee training for new ASTs.
Support the customer in course development and implementation.
Design, oversee, and coordinate hands-on training exercises.
Act as a technical SME.
Mentor new USG officers.
Coordinate multi-office training exercises with the Administrative Support Team.
Work with government client Course Directors and management to identify, recommend, and implement changes to course content and materials, using feedback from students and contractor or government team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.