Training CoordinatorInstructional Designer SME

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 highly skilledTraining Coordinator/Instructional Designer Subject Matter Expert (SME)to support theChinook Program. This role will be responsible for designing coordinating and delivering comprehensive training solutions that ensure the customer personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use geospatial intelligence systems and tools. The ideal candidate will have a background in instructional design training coordination and adult learning principles with a strong focus on geospatial technologies.

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:

• Develop and implement training programsfor end-users of the customers geospatial intelligence systems and applications on Task Order 2 (TO2) ensuring alignment with user needs and mission requirements.
• Create engaging and effectiveinstructional materialsincluding course outlines training manuals e-learning modules and job aids.
• Coordinatetraining schedulesand ensure logistics are in place for both in-person CONUS and OCONUS and virtual training sessions.
• Collaborate with SMEs system engineers and project managers to gather content for training materials and ensure technical accuracy.
• Facilitatetrain-the-trainersessions and assist in building internal capabilities for continuous knowledge transfer.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback assessments and performance metrics to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
• Deliverclassroom and virtual instructor-led training (ILT)andself-paced eLearningsolutions on geospatial systems data analysis and software tools used by NGA.
• Administer and track training progress ensuring that users achieve proficiency in the systems and tools critical to NGAs operations.
• Serve as a liaison between the training team and customer leadership to identify new training needs based on evolving mission requirements and user feedback.
• Stay up to date with emerging instructional design trends technologies and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of training efforts.
• 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 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• 8 years of experience intraining coordinationinstructional design or related fields with a focus ongeospatial intelligence (GEOINT)or similar technical environments.
• Proven experience in creating and delivering training programs foradult learnersin complex mission-driven settings.
• Strong proficiency with instructional design methodologies and experience withlearning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to design and developeLearning contentusing tools like Adobe Captivate or other similar software.
• Familiarity withGEOINT systems(e.g. ArcGIS Google Earth customer tools) and an understanding of their application within the customer mission.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear engaging and easily understandable manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge ofGEOINTgeospatial data analysis andmapping technologies.
• Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand understanding of how to incorporate these into the training development process.
• Experience withvirtual training platforms(e.g. WebEx Zoom Microsoft Teams) and creating engaging online training solutions.
• Experience inproject managementand familiarity with tools such asConfluence Jira Microsoft PowerPoint or Project.

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Pay Range:

The 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.