Senior Defense Training Architect – Remote

Ludus Tactical International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional development and certif.Op

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive, mission-focused work env

Job summary

Ludus Tactical International seeks an experienced Senior Training Specialist / Instructor to develop, deliver, and improve training programs for defense, military, and technical personnel. The role emphasizes instructional design, operational procedures, and compliance with DoD and defense industry standards, with classroom and field instruction.

You will design curricula, deliver training to diverse audiences, assess performance, maintain records, and mentor junior instructors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Defense Studies, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive training programs, curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Deliver technical and operational training to military personnel, defense contractors, technical staff, and other professional audiences.
• Conduct classroom, hands-on, field-based, simulation, and scenario-based training.
• Use e-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), simulation technology, and other modern training tools.
• Conduct training needs assessments and gap analyses to identify knowledge and performance requirements.
• Customize training programs based on operational objectives, learner needs, and organizational requirements.
• Develop and administer knowledge checks, skills assessments, and other methods for measuring training effectiveness.
• Analyze learner performance, training metrics, and feedback to continuously improve training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, course documentation, certifications, and compliance materials.
• Ensure training programs align with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), defense industry, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts, operations teams, technical personnel, and leadership to develop effective training solutions.
• Mentor and support junior instructors and contribute to the development of instructional strategies.
• Stay current on defense technologies, military procedures, policies, regulations, and instructional best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, readiness, and operational performance.

Skills

Instructional Design

Curriculum Development

Military & Defense Training

Classroom & Field Instruction

Training Needs Analysis

E-Learning & Simulation

Communication & Presentation

Leadership & Mentoring

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Defense Studies, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, Defense Studies, or a related field

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Simulation software

Job description

Ludus Tactical International seeks an experienced Senior Training Specialist / Instructor to develop, deliver, and improve training programs for defense, military, and technical personnel. The role emphasizes instructional design, operational procedures, and compliance with DoD and defense industry standards, with classroom and field instruction.

You will design curricula, deliver training to diverse audiences, assess performance, maintain records, and mentor junior instructors.