Senior Military K9 Trainer & Training Program Lead

Akima; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Senior Staff Trainer (Dog Handler) to develop and deliver training programs for Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers at FBLM. You will identify skill gaps, create content, select training tools, and measure program impact under general supervision. The role requires at least 5 years of dog handling/training experience, U.S.

citizenship, and a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include supervising training, coordinating tasks, designing assessments, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dog handling/training experience.
• U.S. citizen.
• Secret Clearance Required.
• Graduate of military canine training course a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employee training and development programs.
• Assists in the selection of training tools or training delivery mechanisms.
• Coordinates the flow of work through the department, assigning tasks.
• Designs assessments to measure training performance and collects data.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Typically has authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Dog handling

Training program development

Leadership

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Senior Staff Trainer (Dog Handler) to develop and deliver training programs for Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers at FBLM. You will identify skill gaps, create content, select training tools, and measure program impact under general supervision. The role requires at least 5 years of dog handling/training experience, U.S.

citizenship, and a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include supervising training, coordinating tasks, designing assessments, and