New Equipment Trainer (NET) / Developer

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a New Equipment Trainer (NET) / Developer to support forensic exploitation laboratory kits and digital evidence processing systems. The role provides onsite training to Marine Corps Identity Operations Program personnel, with travel to fielding events, exercises, and test sites.

The ideal candidate has extensive technical instruction experience, a strong background in digital forensics, and a willingness to travel up to 50% (OCONUS possible).

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional training experience in developing and delivering technical training.
• Direct experience with IdOps or forensic exploitation laboratory kits and digital evidence processing systems.
• Marine Corps/Navy experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including OCONUS assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on Program of Record systems during fielding events and onsite technical support.
• Deliver Forensics SME guidance, troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair as needed.
• Develop NET content with systems engineers, testers and technical writers.
• Plan, develop and deliver formal and informal training for end users.
• Create, maintain and update job aids for Program of Record capabilities.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and engineers to resolve issues and improve readiness.
• Travel up to 50% including CONUS/OCONUS to support fielding and exercises.
• Research and leverage government virtual training initiatives where cost savings apply.

Skills

Technical instruction

Digital forensics

Training delivery

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/English/Psychology or forensics training

Training certification

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must currently hold an In-Scope Secret clearance.

Physical Demands

This position is based in Charleston, South Carolina, and requires up to 50% travel to Marine Corps installations, test sites, training locations, and operational environments worldwide. Travel may include extended assignments, weekends, and work in austere or expeditionary conditions. Duties are performed in office, classroom, laboratory, maintenance, warehouse, and field environments and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, equipment assembly, and lifting or carrying technical equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bowhead seeks a New Equipment Trainer (NET) / Developer for forensic exploitation laboratory kits and digital evidence processing systems to provide onsite technical, training, and operational support to the Marine Corps Identity Operations Program.

The New Equipment Technical Trainer will assist Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic with New Equipment Fielding and direct training support for Program of Record systems. This role focuses on training personnel to use forensic exploitation laboratory kits and digital evidence processing systems. The position will also involve supporting ongoing activities such as exercises, system testing, and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technical instruction and a strong background in digital forensics processing and extraction.

This position requires up to 70% CONUS and OCONUS travel in support of fielding events, military exercises, testing, training, and operational requirements.

• Provide training on Program of Record systems during fielding events, onsite technical support and Forensics Subject Matter Expert (SME) support, to include troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair as needed.
• Provide instruction and operational guidance related to forensic photography, latent print development, forensic chemistry, Document and Media Exploitation, and Program of Record equipment.
• Provide training and exercise support for maintenance, operational usage, and changes to Program of Record equipment.
• Plan, develop, and deliver both formal and informal training to maximize the effectiveness of end users to operate and sustain Program of Record equipment.
• Develop New Equipment Training (NET) IAW Program Office standards for content and format in conjunction with systems engineers, testers, and technical writing staff.
• Research existing US Government virtual training initiatives, leverage those initiatives where possible, and develop virtual / online training support when such training will lead to government cost savings.
• Assist in developing, delivering, maintaining, and updating job aids for Program of Record capabilities. Individual job aids to be created shall include, but are not limited to:
• Forensic Photography
• Latent Print Development
• Forensic Chemistry
• DOMEX
• DRONEX
• MEDEX
• Support developmental, operational, system verification, acceptance, and other Government-directed test events.
• Collect technical data, document system performance, identify deficiencies, and contribute to test reports and after-action documentation.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, engineers, logisticians, cybersecurity personnel, and program management to resolve technical issues and improve system readiness.
• Proactively identify potential issues and provide recommended solutions.
• Communicate effectively with different stakeholders of varying technical expertise and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams and people.
• Multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree Education, English, Psychology and/or direct professional forensics training experience and certification. Working towards training certification or have previous training certification.
• Seven (7) years of professional training experience in developing and delivering technical training, including needs assessment, curriculum development, and applying instructional design principles.
• Direct experience with IdOps or forensic exploitation laboratory kits and digital evidence processing systems.
• Marine Corps (or Navy) experience (deployed environments are a plus).
• Have the ability to travel up to 50%, including OCONUS and austere or expeditionary assignments.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be detail oriented to ensure a high level of quality/accuracy