Training Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Systems Design, Psychology, Training Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience supporting technical instruction, training program development, or instructional design.
• Experience serving as a military instructor, training specialist, or technical trainer supporting DoD programs.
• Experience developing technical curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials for complex systems or equipment.
• Hands-on technical experience with defense systems, electronics, unmanned systems, or related technologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences in classroom and operational training environments.
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training events, fielding activities, and customer training requirements.
• Sufficient technical aptitude to rapidly learn system functionality and effectively train others on system operation and maintenance.
• Equivalent military training instructor experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Ability to obtain Group I/II Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Pilot Certification.
• Must be able to pass an FAA Class III Physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical training curricula and instructional materials in accordance with Navy training standards and instructional systems design (ISD) methodologies.
• Design and produce training products including instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT), simulator-based training, and interactive courseware.
• Deliver technical instruction to military, government, and contractor personnel, ensuring comprehension, operational proficiency, and adherence to system procedures.
• Translate complex engineering and technical information into structured lesson plans, instructional modules, and student guides that facilitate effective learning.
• Conduct hands-on training events, demonstrations, and practical exercises to reinforce system operation and technical concepts.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through student testing, performance evaluations, and feedback analysis, and revise instructional materials as necessary.
• Support new system fielding, capability upgrades, and technology insertions by integrating updated technical information into training curricula.
• Develop and maintain training assessments, testing materials, and evaluation metrics to measure trainee knowledge and performance.
• Document training activities, student performance, and curriculum updates in accordance with DoD and contractor quality standards.
• Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and training teams to ensure training materials remain aligned with current system configurations and operational requirements.