Cyberspace Training Specialist

Athenix Solutions Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor in Maryland is seeking a Cyberspace Training Specialist to lead senior cyber training initiatives for DoD teams. This role requires an experienced professional with over 8 years in workforce development and at least 3 years in leadership within education. Responsibilities include directing training strategy, managing curriculum development, and mentoring teams. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI w/Polygraph clearance is required.
• 8+ years of experience in training, workforce development, or curriculum management.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a training or education environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cyberspace training and force development services.
• Serve as the senior contractor lead for training strategy and curriculum oversight.
• Oversee development and sustainment of joint cyber curricula.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team leadership

Curriculum management

Instructional leadership

Job description

Description

Athenix Solutions group is looking for a Cyberspace Training Specialist to serve as key personnel on a large-scale DoD/DoW cyber training and exercise program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role provides senior leadership for cyberspace training, curriculum standards, instructional delivery, and training strategy execution supporting joint and service-like cyber force development missions. The position requires a trusted professional capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and advising senior government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cyberspace training and force development services for a DoD cyber mission partner
• Serve as the senior contractor lead for training strategy, curriculum oversight, and instructional execution
• Oversee development, validation, and sustainment of joint cyber curricula, lesson plans, instructional materials, and proficiency standards
• Direct training and proficiency standards development for cyber mission teams and related workforce elements
• Lead and mentor instructors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, and training analysts
• Ensure all training products align with joint doctrine, DoD policy, and approved course design documents
• Coordinate across multiple government organizations, service components, and external stakeholders
• Support course scheduling, student registration, training records management, and readiness assessments
• Provide senior-level briefings, reports, and recommendations on training effectiveness, gaps, and readiness trends
• Support training strategy, policy development, and governance initiatives
• Participate in exercises, workshops, and Mobile Training Team (MTT) events as required

This position may require some CONUS & OCONUS travel.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI w/Polygraph clearance
• 8+ years of experience in training, workforce development, curriculum management, or instructional leadership
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a training or education environment
• Experience supporting DoD, Joint, or Combatant Command–level training programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior government leaders

Desired Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a cyberspace or cyber operations environment
• Experience supporting training strategy and policy development
• Familiarity with:
  • Joint training constructs and readiness frameworks
  • Instructional System Design (ISD / ADDIE)
  • Cyber workforce training and certification models
• Experience working across multiple government organizations or service components
• Prior experience supporting training in classified environments

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.