Senior SAT Analyst

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa benefits

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend1

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior SAT Analyst to develop high-quality training materials aligned with SAT methodology. You will draft documentation, support TNA, and design courses while collaborating with SMEs and project teams to deliver training within budget and schedule.

You will guide technical SMEs, research diverse sources, and produce validated training outputs. The role emphasizes discretion, cultural awareness, and delivering impact in a defence-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Significant background in training, education, learning, and cultural change.
• Completed formal SAT Analysis, Course Design and Validation training courses.
• At least 3 years’ experience applying SAT methodology, preferably ESAT/SADL (UAE).
• Knowledge of current training methods and media including CBT, multimedia, simulation and VR.
• Experience as a training consultant outside the Defence sector is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with translators is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft SAT-related documentation to support Analysis, Course Design and Validation.
• Assist in Training Needs Analysis in line with SAT methodology.
• Compile Employment Volumes and related documentation as required.
• Conduct Course Design per SAT procedures.
• Research, collate and analyze information from multiple sources.
• Analyze customer needs and support SAT Analysis, Design and Validation phases.
• Provide SAT guidance to TNA Lead and Project Support.
• Guide SME tech teams to deliver training within budget and timescales.
• Collaborate with industry, stakeholders, SMEs and colleagues on projects.
• Produce training outputs and reports including Employment Volumes and Validation reports.

Skills

SAT Analysis

Course Design

Training Needs Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

CBT & VR knowledge

Education

SAT Analysis Certification

ESAT/SADL knowledge

Tools

CBT tools

Simulation software

VR platforms

Multimedia authoring

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About the role

Senior SAT Analyst is responsible for developing high-quality training materials and learning
content in line with the programme curriculum and Systems Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.

• Draft all SAT related documentation in support of Analysis, Course Design and Validation functions.
• Assist in the conduct of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in accordance with Systems Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.
• Compile Job Employment Volumes and associated documentation as required.
• Conduct Course Design in accordance with recognized SAT procedures.
• Research, collate and analyze information from multiple sources.
• Analyze customer needs and provide effective and efficient solutions for the Analysis, Design and Validation phases of SAT.
• Provide SAT advice and support to TNA Lead and associated Project Support.
• Provide SAT guidance to technical Subject Matter Experts (SME) in order to assist deliverey of training solutions within budget and timescales.
• Collaborate effectively with industry, stakeholders, SME’s and colleagues in support of projects and potential opportunities.
• Act with discretion and cultural awareness within the work environment at all times.
• Produce training related outputs and reports, including Employment Volumes, Course Training Plans and Validation reports in accordance with UAE SAT quality assurance policies and processes.

Qualification

• A significant background in training, education, learning, behavioral and cultural change.
• Completed formal SAT Analysis, Course Design and Validation training courses
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in the successful application and delivery of Systems Approach to Training, preferably ESAT (United Arab Emirates), Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL) and the associated quality standards, including the stages, activities and outputs required.
• Have knowledge of current training methods and media, including Computer Based Training (CBT), multimedia, simulation and Virtual Reality (VR)..
• Experience working as a training consultant outside the Defense sector is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with translators is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.