Technical Trainer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Logistics and Sustainment Department is seeking a Technical Trainer for assignment in Huntsville, Alabama. The position plans, develops, and delivers training programs, manuals, and procedures for technical products and solutions related to the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2) missile defense system. The trainer facilitates the full training program in preparation for logistics demonstrations and test events, working in a matrix environment in which programs retain responsibility for requirements, priorities, technical direction, cost, and schedule. The Technical Trainer analyzes training needs and develops solutions for operators, maintainers, system administrators, field support representatives, and other technical users. The role develops and maintains an integrated program to train personnel to operate and maintain the IFPC Inc 2 missile system, including exportable multimedia Training Support Packages. The trainer collaborates with engineering, software, integration and test, field support, and Government subject matter experts to ensure training is technically accurate and operationally relevant. The position also supports technical documentation, configuration management, and document control, and provides direct support to the Leidos Training Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree where permitted by company requirements.
Active Secret security clearance.
Ability to achieve and maintain a Government-certified instructor qualification as defined in AR 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC Regulation 350-18.
Direct experience providing training and programs of instruction for military acquisition programs and programs of record.
Strong communication skills and classroom and podium instructor experience.
Demonstrated experience working within matrixed or remote teams.
Ability to articulate blueprint renderings and translate technical information into clear, concise documentation.
Ability to use word processing and presentation tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Valid U.S. passport (Blue Book), maintained without travel restrictions.
Ability to lift more than 35 pounds.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the ADDIE training approach.
Multimedia instruction development experience, particularly with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and other industry Learning Management Systems.
Direct experience supporting U.S. military defense program offices.
Army or other service branch training experience.
Army Common Faculty Development–Instructor Course (CFD-IC) certification.
Knowledge of XML or technical writing experience, including preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the training program in preparation for logistics demonstrations and test events.
Prepare and conduct New Equipment Training (NET) courses in accordance with AR 350-1, MIL-PRF-29612, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and the ADDIE process.
Analyze training needs and develop training solutions for operators, maintainers, system administrators, field support representatives, and other technical user communities.
Develop, maintain, and implement integrated training solutions to train personnel to operate and maintain the IFPC Inc 2 missile system.
Design and develop an exportable multimedia Training Support Package, including digitized Programs of Instruction, lesson plans, student handouts, instructor guides, and test materials.
Collaborate with engineering, software, integration and test, field support, and Government subject matter experts to ensure training products are technically accurate, operationally relevant, and suitable for customer delivery.
Coordinate with Leidos program staff, engineers, and Government program and test personnel on on-site training for test and qualification events.
Contribute to in-process review briefings; review, comment on, and develop training-related documents, plans, and reports; draft technical papers; participate in integrated project teams; respond to customer inquiries; and verify product technical quality.
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations and maintenance documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
Write, edit, proofread, and provide writing support for technical and non-technical documents, including manuals and procedures.
Maintain familiarity with configuration management and document control processes so training materials remain accurate, current, and aligned with approved system configurations.
Support the Leidos Training Manager on technical training efforts, integrate with the systems engineering team, and attend scheduled meetings.