Training Lead

SAIC • North Charleston, SC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Training Lead in North Charleston, South Carolina, to support United States Marine Corps (USMC) software training development. The role supervises a team of Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs), oversees development efforts, coordinates schedules and resources, and supports the development and delivery of training products. It combines leadership and personnel management with hands-on instructional systems design experience. The work follows a hybrid schedule with weekly onsite requirements and may require full onsite support during peak periods.

The Training Lead manages training personnel and development activities, including instructional design and curriculum development for instructor-led and computer-based training using the ADDIE process. The role creates training products such as interactive lessons, workflow checklists, videos, job aids, and presentations; conducts training needs assessments and analyses; manages schedules, resources, and deliverables; and works with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve and evaluate training products. Candidates need relevant education and experience, C4ISR training expertise, leadership experience, Microsoft 365 proficiency, a relevant training certification or active progress toward one, and an active interim SECRET clearance before starting with the ability to obtain a final SECRET clearance. Current U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or Psychology; a relevant training certification or active progress toward one; and ten years of work experience.
• At least five years of experience working with C4ISR systems or equipment, performing training needs analysis, developing training programs, and applying instructional systems development processes.
• An additional five years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or three years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience creating training materials for C4ISR systems and operational environments, including one or more of the listed tools: Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW), Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) software suite, Agile Server/Client, Global Command and Control System - Tactical Combat Operations (GCCS-TCO) / Tactical COP Server (TCS), Common Hosting Environment (CHE) within Operational Command Post (OCP) environments, or Tactical Data Orchestration Layer (TDOL).
• Expertise designing and developing instructor-led and computer-based training using the ADDIE process.
• Experience leading instructional design teams, including coordinating assignments, onboarding personnel, and providing guidance and mentorship.
• Experience managing training development schedules, resources, and deliverables for technical training programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Active interim SECRET clearance required before the start date, with the ability to obtain a final SECRET clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional systems design and training personnel, including work assignments, evaluations, and professional development.
• Oversee instructional design and curriculum development for instructor-led and computer-based training, following the ADDIE process.
• Develop training products such as custom interactive lessons, workflow checklists, videos, job aids, and presentations to support USMC training requirements.
• Conduct training needs assessments, front-end analyses, and job task analyses to guide curriculum design.
• Manage training development schedules and resources to ensure quality deliverables and on-time completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve training products and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Coordinate assignments, onboard personnel, and provide guidance and mentorship to instructional design teams.

What This Job Offers

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