Description

Leidos has a career opportunity for a talented Technical Trainer in support of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE). We are seeking a field trainer and curriculum developer to support the creation, validation, delivery and training of a complex distributed simulation-based training system. The position will require a fair amount of independence and will interact daily with a broad range of other technical skills to complete the tasks needed. An outgoing and confident personality that seeks to find the necessary data and transform it into innovate training solutions is required. This position will have primary responsibility for leading training classes at fielding sites for the STE Training Simulation Software and Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT). When not performing fielding training, candidate will create training videos and quick reference material for the advanced distributed learning (ADL) system embedded in the TSS/TMT software. Position requires maturity and the ability to operate in a fluid and dynamic environment where the candidate will need to take initiative to define the correct answers and initiate contact to resolve uncertainties. This will be a collaborative position in an Agile team-based program.

• A successful candidate will be primarily involved with leading fielding training classes and the development of new training content, and the merging together of inputs from multiple sources to create a single integrated library of video content and other training materials such as curriculum guides, quick reference cards, and checklists.
• An understanding of learning theories, ADDIE, and instructional system design will be useful.
• Implementation of a modern simulation driven training system will be directly supported by the integration and consolidation of materials from multiple sources into a single coherent training capability.
• A successful candidate will demonstrate a good aptitude for problem solving, be organized and able to communicate at a high level.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into more easily understandable prose is essential.
• Ability to understand and communicate with technical staff is considered a standard part of the position.
• Ability to learn new skills and information quickly and reliably and then synthesize that information into training solutions is a requirement.
• Work is performed on site at customer locations/offices/laboratories and at fielding locations/army installations across the country.

• BA degree in related technical field and 6+ years of experience in training development
• Must be able to integrate with developers and subject matter experts to determine instructional requirements, collect data, customize design proposals, and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong working knowledge of video production and editing processes.
• Strong working knowledge of the software development and testing process.
• Strong working knowledge of instructional design and development practices.
• Able to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to brief and evaluate student personnel.
• Ability to lead training classes with 10+ trainees and confidently guide their learning.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance

• Experience training US Army Personnel and/or development of Army Training Programs.
• Experience working with video production software like Adobe Premier and/or Camtasia.
• Experience working on software development projects, especially Agile based development programs, within DOD, US Army, PEO-STRI and/or other military branches.
• Currently possess an active DoD SECRET security clearance
• Experience in development of training for virtual training devices.
• Experience as an US Army Staff Officer or Senior Staff NCO at the Battalion level or above.