Software Training Specialist – HPAC / JEM

Defense Sciences, Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Sciences Inc. (DSI) seeks an experienced Software Trainer to provide instruction and technical support for the HPAC and JEM software applications at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

This software training position focuses on delivering instructor-led training to military, government, or professional users, with emphasis on strong instructional skills and practical software demonstrations. The role includes developing training materials, guiding users through software navigation, data entry, model

Qualifications

• Experience delivering instructor-led training on technical software applications.
• Ability to explain complex software functionality clearly to users with different technical backgrounds.
• Experience developing instructional materials and conducting hands‑on software demonstrations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot common software issues during training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training on HPAC and JEM software applications.
• Teach users how to navigate software interfaces, configure scenarios, enter data, execute models, and interpret application outputs.
• Develop and maintain training materials, presentations, exercises, and user guides.
• Conduct hands‑on software demonstrations and practical training exercises.
• Assist students with software operation, troubleshooting, and application functionality.
• Travel to government and military locations to conduct scheduled training.
• Adapt instruction to students with varying levels of technical experience.
• Provide feedback on software usability, training effectiveness, and recurring user issues.

Skills

Instructor-led training

Technical software training

Materials development

Communication & presentation

Troubleshooting software issues

Job description

Defense Sciences Inc. (DSI) is seeking an experienced Software Trainer to provide instruction and technical support for the Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and Joint Effects Model (JEM) software applications.

This is a software training position, not a CBRNE field training position.

The ideal candidate has experience teaching technical software applications to military, government, or professional users. Familiarity with CBRNE modeling, hazard prediction, or defense simulation software is beneficial, but strong software training and instructional skills are the primary focus.

Key Responsibilities

Software Trainer – HPAC / JEM

Defense Sciences Inc. (DSI)

Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Travel: Required

Position Overview

Defense Sciences Inc. (DSI) is seeking an experienced Software Trainer to provide instruction and technical support for the Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and Joint Effects Model (JEM) software applications.

This is a software training position, not a CBRNE field training position.

The ideal candidate has experience teaching technical software applications to military, government, or professional users. Familiarity with CBRNE modeling, hazard prediction, or defense simulation software is beneficial, but strong software training and instructional skills are the primary focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training on HPAC and JEM software applications.
• Teach users how to navigate software interfaces, configure scenarios, enter data, execute models, and interpret application outputs.
• Develop and maintain training materials, presentations, exercises, and user guides.
• Conduct hands‑on software demonstrations and practical training exercises.
• Assist students with software operation, troubleshooting, and application functionality.
• Adapt instruction to students with varying levels of technical experience.
• Provide feedback on software usability, training effectiveness, and recurring user issues.
• Travel to government and military locations to conduct scheduled training.

Required Qualifications

• Experience delivering instructor-led training on technical software applications.
• Ability to explain complex software functionality clearly to users with different technical backgrounds.
• Experience developing instructional materials and conducting hands‑on software demonstrations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot common software issues during training.