Meteorology and Oceanography Training Subject Matter Expert (METOC)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between IWTG leadership government staff and contractor teams for the development and maintenance of training courses and associated instructional materials.

• Design write and develop instructional content and learning materials that support effective and engaging learning experiences.

• Develop and review learning objectives and training goals for both new and existing curricula.

• Apply the Plan Analyze Design Develop Implement and Evaluate (PADDIE) methodology across the full lifecycle of course development.

• Convert and adapt instructional materials across multiple delivery formats including instructor-led training eLearning virtual instruction and blended learning.

• Develop and maintain performance support materials such as online knowledge bases job aids quick reference guides and other digital learning resources.

• Apply learning theory and instructional design principles to optimize training effectiveness.

• Support the evaluation of training programs using established evaluation methods and metrics.

• Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.

• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions in classroom virtual or remote environments to support training implementation.

• Assist the government with the integration of instructional software and technologies within the IWTG enterprise.

• Analyze interpret and synthesize technical source material into clear concise and effective instructional products.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active TS/SCI Clearance.

• 10 years demonstrated expertise in the field of Meteorology.

• 8 years of Naval Experience with Fleet Weather experience.

• Familiarity with the Navy Curriculum Development Process and NAVEDTRA 130B series standards.

• Experience developing or converting training materials into Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) blended learning or modern courseware delivery formats.

• Knowledge of learning theory instructional design and instructional technologies.

• Demonstrated experience applying the PADDIE instructional design methodology throughout the course development lifecycle.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information into well-written instructional content.

• Knowledge of training evaluation methodologies and the ability to implement multiple levels of evaluation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional or multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to read interpret organize and synthesize source material intowell-written concise learning products.

• Knowledge and ability to implement various evaluation levels.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully individually within a team and across multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Prior military experience supporting Meteorology.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully individually within a team and across multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Oceanography or Meteorology preferred