Technical Operations Officer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Sterling, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking experienced and certified Technical Operations to provide a safe, conducive, and collaborative learning environment. The job location will be in Sterling, VA area, with significant conus; possibility of OCONUS travel. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert with proven experience teaching adult learns in an applications-oriented and hands-on environment. Technical Operations will support a teaching environment to perform on-site site surveys to map out routes, identify obstacles, and verify installation details. The individual will instruct on how to install, terminates, connects and tests fiber optic cables to ensure network functionality and signal integrity. This position key concepts are to include physical planning and rack integration. Broad Understanding of principles of Operational Security is critical for this position. The Technical Operations responsibilities will include and but are not limited to: 1) Deliver high-quality, engaging, and applications-oriented training seminars to professional technical staff 2) Developing program processes and procedures as well as training curriculums 3) Adapt instructional methods and training aids to suit the audience and learning environment 4) Provide valuable feedback for curriculum updates and adhere to procedural guidelines for program delivery 5) Maintain a high level of experience in the field of technical and operational skills set. 6) Organize and maintain all artifacts and records related to the program The program and team members are expected to develop and improve their skill set and knowledge and support in improving and maturing the program. Along with increased responsibilities, team members will have opportunities for growth and other challenges if desired. Duties: This role performs the following core functions: Overseeing a specific course, including developing curriculum, training other instructors, assessing student progress, and ensuring the requirements of subject matter is met Support the planning of the training sessions and improving the skills of those who will instruct in training, fostering a positive learning environment Emphasize achieving a high level of skill and knowledge in a subject and enabling the individual to teach it to others. Managing the overall teaching process, providing guidance and resource to other future instructors, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph updated within the last five years
Over 10 years’ experience working with the customer in a classified environment
Managing equipment, data security, physical security, educator certified skills, and supporting technical operations
Experience in Training of Trainers (ToT)
Over 2 years’ experience facilitating training and assessment courses
IT experience maintaining Windows and Linux workstations, networking, and communications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and written communications skills
Willingness to spend extended amount of time outside of the WMA in and out several training facilities

Nice To Haves

Over 3 years’ experience with the customer certified programs
Advance Degree in Engineering or Education or equivalent

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging, and applications-oriented training seminars to professional technical staff
Developing program processes and procedures as well as training curriculums
Adapt instructional methods and training aids to suit the audience and learning environment
Provide valuable feedback for curriculum updates and adhere to procedural guidelines for program delivery
Maintain a high level of experience in the field of technical and operational skills set.
Organize and maintain all artifacts and records related to the program
Overseeing a specific course, including developing curriculum, training other instructors, assessing student progress, and ensuring the requirements of subject matter is met
Support the planning of the training sessions and improving the skills of those who will instruct in training, fostering a positive learning environment
Emphasize achieving a high level of skill and knowledge in a subject and enabling the individual to teach it to others.
Managing the overall teaching process, providing guidance and resource to other future instructors, and fostering a positive learning environment.