Senior Technical Training Architect — Security & Ops

Foreign Resource Development Associated; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign Resource Development Associated (FRDA) is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead the development, management, and delivery of technical training programs for customers operating in complex security and technology environments.

The Ideal candidate brings operational experience, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex threat and technology concepts into practical, relevant training experiences.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• A degree or professional certification in a relevant technical discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting the US military, the US Government, or closely related mission environments.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a specific communications, engineering, surveillance, or related technical discipline, with basic knowledge across multiple additional technology disciplines.
• Demonstrated understanding of UTS and/or digital privacy problem sets, including associated risk management techniques.
• Experience deploying, integrating, or using Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies in an operational setting.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including operational personnel, instructors, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage course materials, equipment, schedules, and stakeholder coordination in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage FRDA’s technical training content and instruction, including material related to UTS, digital privacy, technical operations, and related security problem sets.
• Design, update, and deliver training content that reflects current operational realities, emerging technologies, evolving technical threats, and customer mission requirements.
• Manage and maintain the technical training tools used in the classroom, including cameras, laptops, mobile devices, beacons, and other equipment required to support realistic and effective instruction.
• Provide operational insight, risk management methodologies, and practical examples based on prior experience and technical expertise.
• Research technologies, threat trends, and technical disciplines outside of the candidate’s primary area of expertise to ensure training remains forward-looking and relevant.
• Coordinate with instructors specializing in different disciplines, subject matter experts, and contract workers to deliver an informative, cohesive, and customer-focused training experience.
• Partner with FRDA leadership to identify training priorities, improve course quality, and align technical instruction with organizational standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Hybrid work

Technical training delivery

Education

Relevant technical degree or certification

Tools

GOTS

COTS

Training equipment

Job description

Foreign Resource Development Associated (FRDA) is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead the development, management, and delivery of technical training programs for customers operating in complex security and technology environments.

The Ideal candidate brings operational experience, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex threat and technology concepts into practical, relevant training experiences.