Training Specialist - Full-time

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Technical Trainer for the Multi-Domain Solutions Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, other domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.  

This position will allow for a flexible schedule, with some telework allowed. Our preferred candidate will reside in Alexandria, VA, but we may be able to consider other locations if they are local to our sites in Richardson, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Melbourne, FL.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Analyze training needs and develop comprehensive training programs for technical products or solutions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements. 
• Evaluate third-party training providers and coordinate the selection and procurement of training services as needed, ensuring quality and effectiveness of training delivery. 
• Develop detailed lesson plans, training materials, course content, and methodology tailored to address specific training objectives and learning outcomes. 
• Manage the delivery of training across multiple formats, including in-person sessions, virtual classrooms, and self-paced online modules, to accommodate diverse learning preferences and requirements. 
• Evaluate the efficacy of training programs and assess the application of knowledge by trainees, implementing feedback mechanisms and performance metrics to measure training effectiveness. 
• Provide train-the-trainer programs and qualify trainers for content delivery, ensuring trainers possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively deliver training sessions. 
• Support large-scale training projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables to achieve project objectives. 
• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple disciplines, employing ingenuity and creativity to overcome challenges and achieve functional objectives. 
• Communicate effectively with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members, providing updates, gathering feedback, and addressing concerns related to training programs. 
• Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, processes, and approaches, leveraging expertise in training development and delivery to drive project success. 
• Maintain expert knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts relevant to the field, staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices in training and development. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure training programs align with project requirements and support the achievement of key project objectives and deliverables. 
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to leverage cutting-edge technologies and best practices. 
• Document integration processes, configurations, and system changes for reference and knowledge sharing. 
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance integration capabilities. 
• Facilitate technical and programmatic information exchange in support of Program Objectives 
• Participate in Working Groups and IPTs, informal and formal technical interchanges, and formal reviews. 
• Additional responsibilities as needed by the program. 

Basic Qualifications 

• BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, developing, and delivering training programs for technical products or solutions. 
• Proven ability to analyze training needs, develop training programs, and evaluate third-party training providers. 
• Experience in developing lesson plans, training materials, course content, and methodology. 
• Proficiency in managing the delivery of training across multiple formats. 
• Familiarity with evaluating the efficacy of training programs and assessing the application of knowledge. 
• Ability to provide train-the-trainer programs and qualify trainers for content delivery. 
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage large projects or processes with moderate impact on achieving results. 
• Advanced problem-solving abilities to develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. 
• Experience influencing project/team leaders regarding solution design, processes, and approaches. 
• Expert knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts relevant to the field. 
• Ability to apply ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives. 
• US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of integration engineering concepts and applying these concepts to Department of Defense programs. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities. 
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with integration of applications with zero trust infrastructure 
• Experience with Kessel Run, AOC, and/or DCSG family of systems mission software applications