Senior DoD Technical Training Specialist

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR in Crane, IN is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver technical training for DoD programs, translating complex concepts into engaging content for classroom, lab, and field environments.

You will create curricula, assess training effectiveness, and coordinate with government engineers and program managers; travel up to 50% and support fielding and upgrades while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, instructional systems design, psychology, training systems, or related field
• 7+ years of professional experience in technical instruction, training program development, or instructional design
• Experience as a military instructor, training specialist, or DoD training support role
• Experience developing curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials for complex systems or equipment
• Hands-on technical experience with defense systems, electronics, unmanned systems, or related technologies
• Excellent communication of technical information to diverse audiences in classroom and field environments
• Ability to travel up to 50% for training events and fielding activities

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical training curricula and instructional materials aligned with Navy ISD standards
• Create instructor-led training, CBT, simulators, and interactive courseware
• Deliver technical instruction to military, government, and contractor personnel
• Translate engineering concepts into structured lesson plans and student guides
• Conduct hands-on training events, demos, and practical exercises
• Evaluate training effectiveness and revise materials
• Support system fielding, upgrades, and tech insertions in training curricula
• Develop and maintain training assessments, testing materials, and evaluation metrics
• Document training activities and student performance per DoD/contractor standards
• Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and training teams to stay aligned with configurations

Skills

ISD methodologies

Technical training

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ISD/Engineering Technology

Job description

TRISTAR in Crane, IN is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver technical training for DoD programs, translating complex concepts into engaging content for classroom, lab, and field environments.

You will create curricula, assess training effectiveness, and coordinate with government engineers and program managers; travel up to 50% and support fielding and upgrades while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.