Senior Navy Learning & Performance Solutions Lead

Sigma Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

Sigma Defense seeks a Senior Training Specialist for Learning & Performance Solutions to bridge Navy training requirements, ISD principles, and system acquisition with executable training for the Fleet. You will design, analyze, and coordinate training artifacts across NAVWAR/NETC and related programs.

The role emphasizes developing FEA/JTA/NTSP/TRP guidance, HARPS data entry, and collaboration with Navy stakeholders to modernize training content and deliver impact across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting training, learning and performance, MPT, instructional systems, Navy acquisition, or closely related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on high-visibility or mission-critical programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting formal training documentation such as FEAs, TRPs, NTSPs, and/or TSPs.
• Experience analyzing training requirements and translating technical/system requirements into effective training solutions.
• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or comparable complex technical training programs.
• Knowledge of instructional design, learning/performance principles, and training-development methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across program offices, technical organizations, training commands, Fleet stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Front End Analyses (FEAs) and training estimates addressing manpower, personnel, training, management, and acquisition requirements for Navy programs, capabilities, and Families of Systems.
• Develop and support training-analysis artifacts such as Job Task Analyses (JTA), Training Situation Analyses (TSA), Training Systems Requirements Analyses (TSRA), Training Situation Documents (TSD), Manpower and Training Requirements Planning (MTRP), Training Device Coordinating Papers (TDCP), Military Characteristics (MC), and Training Effectiveness Evaluation Plans (TEEP) in accordance with applicable Navy guidance.
• Draft, update, coordinate, route, and support approval of program training documentation, including Training Requirements Plans (TRP), Navy Training System Plans (NTSP), and Training Systems Plans (TSP).
• Conduct MTRP and support development of effective MPT profiles early in the acquisition lifecycle; enter and maintain applicable training information using the Human Analysis and Requirements Planning System (HARPS).
• Coordinate and track Training Installation and Transfer Agreement activities associated with installation and transfer of Technical Training Equipment and Training Devices.
• Review NAVWAR NTSPs and provide recommendations for updates and changes.
• Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles to develop training materials based on system operations, technical requirements, and program documentation.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain curriculum and training materials, including sustainment curriculum maintained in accordance with the NAVEDTRA 130 series.
• Coordinate with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) learning centers and other stakeholders to facilitate training transition.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute training events; deliver curriculum when required; maintain student training records; and participate in Fleet training validation and verification events.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate training technologies and delivery methods, including Computer Aided Instruction, Computer Based Training (CBT), Web Based Training, SCORM, simulation, Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments, intelligent tutoring systems, and emerging training technologies.
• Provide subject matter expertise in learning theory and instructional-system principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
• Conduct enterprise and cross-system training analyses involving NAVWAR and Information Warfare systems to improve training effectiveness, operational proficiency, and workforce performance across platforms and warfighting domains.
• Support Navy enterprise training initiatives such as Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) and recommend approaches for interoperability, capability-based training, cross-system solutions, and modernization of training content.
• Support NAVWAR/PEO training councils, training roadmaps, MPT Advisory Boards, Fleet Training Wholeness activities, and other enterprise training working groups.
• Develop and support integrated training solutions and Training Investment Strategies that leverage existing training capabilities while planning for future technologies and Fleet requirements.
• Support Training Support Agency (TSA) activities for systems entering production, including initial training plans, training packages, initial cadre/instructor and maintenance training, installation of new training equipment, and initial training for new production equipment.
• Support development of technical or journeyman manuals, instructor guides, and trainee measurement aids for new or significantly modified systems.

Skills

Instructional design

Communication

ISD principles

Education

Master's degree (engineering/technical/scientific/management)

Tools

HARPS

NTSP/TSP

Job description

Sigma Defense seeks a Senior Training Specialist for Learning & Performance Solutions to bridge Navy training requirements, ISD principles, and system acquisition with executable training for the Fleet. You will design, analyze, and coordinate training artifacts across NAVWAR/NETC and related programs.

The role emphasizes developing FEA/JTA/NTSP/TRP guidance, HARPS data entry, and collaboration with Navy stakeholders to modernize training content and deliver impact across multiple systems.