Senior Training CoordinatorInstructional Designer
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$ 80600 - 145700
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Job Description
Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber logistics security operations and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our teams focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools technologies and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.
The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD) part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area is currently seeking a Senior Training Coordinator/Instructional Designerto join theChinook Program supporting Task Order 2 (TO2). The Senior Training Coordinator/Instructional Designer will take a leadership role in designing developing and delivering high-quality training programs for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) personnel and other stakeholders with a focus on geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems tools and workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instructional design training coordination and management of complex training initiatives in a technical and intelligence-driven environment.
Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg MD is the programs primary work location.
- Gaithersburg MD
- Alexandria VA
- Chantilly VA
- Aurora CO
- St. Louis MO
- Tucson AZ
Clearance Level Required:
Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI as well as a Polygraph.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the design development and implementationof advanced training programs ensuring they meet the evolving needs of NGA users and mission objectives.
- Manage theend-to-end training process from needs analysis and content development to delivery assessment and continuous improvement.
- Create and deliver customized training materialssuch as CONUS and OCONUS instructor-led courses e-learning modules job aids and user documentation ensuring content is accurate engaging and aligned with NGAs geospatial intelligence tools.
- Act as asubject matter expert in instructional designmethodologies applying adult learning principles and best practices to create effective learning experiences.
- Coordinate training schedules logistics and resources to support both in-person and virtual training sessions for NGA personnel.
- Partner closely with NGA mission stakeholders technical teams and SMEs to identify user requirements and define clear measurable learning objectives for training programs.
- Evaluate and assess training effectivenessthrough feedback testing and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement of training initiatives.
- Provide recommendations on technology tools learning management systems (LMS) and virtual learning platforms to enhance training delivery and tracking.
- Ensure compliance with NGAs policies and procedures related to training documentation and security.
- Stay current on industry trends ininstructional designandgeospatial intelligence technologies leveraging emerging tools and techniques to enhance training effectiveness.
- Support the development and implementation oftrain-the-trainer programsto build internal capacity and ensure sustainable training efforts.
- Monitor and reporton key training metrics including participant engagement completion rates and knowledge retention.
- Gather and identify lessons learned and user feedback for continuous training improvement. Additionally implementing feedback loops with the software development team for software improvements.
Basic Qualifications:
- US citizenship is required per contract.
- Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Education Training & Development or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
- 8 years of experience intraining coordinationinstructional design or related fields with a focus on GEOINTor similar technical environments.
- Proven expertise indesigning and developing training programsusing instructional design methodologies.
- Extensive experience witheLearning development toolssuch asAdobe Captivate or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge oflearning management systems (LMS)and virtual training platforms (e.g. Zoom WebEx MS Teams).
- Familiarity withGEOINT systems( EarthNGA tools) and an understanding of how they support NGA missions.
- Experience inleading training initiativesand managing complex training projects within a dynamic technical environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to create clear concise and engaging training content.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge ofGEOINTgeospatial data analysis andmapping technologies.
- Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand understanding of how to incorporate these into the training development process.
- Advanced knowledge ofgeospatial intelligencegeospatial data analysis andmapping technologies.
- Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand experience working inAgile environments.
- Experience inproject managementand familiarity with tools such asConfluence Jira Microsoft PowerPoint or Project.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interact effectively with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
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Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
October 1 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $80600.00 - $145700.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
