Technical Trainer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Technical Trainer to plan, develop, and deliver training programs for the IFPC Inc 2 missile defense system. You will create manuals, lesson plans, and multimedia materials, and manage training delivery across formats.

Regular duties include conducting NET courses, analyzing training needs, and coordinating with engineers, field support, and government personnel to ensure accurate, deployable training content. A secret clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Plan, develop and deliver training programs for technical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entirety of the training program for logistics demonstrations and test events.
• Prepare and conduct New Equipment Training (NET) courses per regulatory guidance.
• Analyze training needs and develop solutions for operators and technical users.
• Develop integrated training program solutions to fully train personnel.
• Create exportable Training Support Packages with lesson plans and handouts.
• Collaborate with engineering and government SMEs for content accuracy.
• Coordinate on-site training for test and qualification events.
• Draft and maintain training documents and technical publications.
• Support training team and align with systems engineering.

Skills

Strong communication

Matrix/remote teamwork

Training delivery

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Job description

Description

Leidos Logistics and Sustainment Department is seeking a Technical Trainer for assignment in Huntsville, AL. This position is responsible for planning, developing and delivering training programs, manuals, and procedures for technical products or solutions with the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2) missile defense system. Duties may include analyzing training needs and developing programs to address them; developing lesson plans, training materials, course content and methodology; and managing delivery of training across multiple formats. May also evaluate efficacy of training and application of knowledge, provide train-the-trainer programs and qualify trainers for content delivery. May assist with the development and implementation of technical manuals and procedures in support of program requirements.

This position operates within a matrix environment. Programs retain responsibility for program requirements, priorities, technical direction, cost, and schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-functional, matrixed team, the Technical Trainer will be responsible for facilitating the entirety of the training program in preparation for logistics demonstrations and test events.


• Prepare and conduct New Equipment Training (NET) courses in accordance with AR 350-1, MIL-PRF-29612, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulation 350-70 and the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) process.


• Analyze training needs and develop appropriate training solutions for operators, maintainers, system administrators, field support representatives, and other technical user communities.


• Develop, maintain and implement integrated training program solutions to fully train personnel to operate and maintain the IFPC Inc 2 missile system.


• Design, prepare and develop an exportable multimedia Training Support Package (TSP), complete with digitized Programs of Instruction (POI), Lesson Plans, Student Handouts, Instructor Guides, and test material.


• Collaborate with engineering, software, integration and test, field support, and Government subject matter experts to ensure training products are technically accurate, operationally relevant, and appropriate for customer delivery.


• Coordinate with Leidos program staff, engineers, and government program and test personnel to assist in the coordination of on-site training in support of test and qualification events.


• Contribute to the development of in-process review briefings, review; comment on, and develop training related documents, plans and report; draft technical papers; participate in integrated project teams; respond to customer inquiries; and verify product technical quality.


• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations and maintenance documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.


• Responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on non-technical and/or technical documents or sections of documents such as manuals and procedures.


• Maintain familiarity with configuration management and document control processes to ensure training materials remain accurate, current, and aligned with approved system configurations.


• Provide direct support to the Leidos Training Manager on all technical training efforts, integrate with the systems engineering team, and attend all scheduled meetings as required.

Basic Qualifications

• BS and 4-8 prior relevant experience or Master’s Degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where permitted by company requirements.


• Active Secret security clearance


• Ability to achieve and maintain a Government certified instructor qualification as defined in AR 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC Regulation 350-18.


• Direct experience providing training and programs of instruction for military acquisition programs and programs of record.


• Strong communication skills, classroom and podium instructor experience.


• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed/remote teams.


• Articulate blueprint renderings, translating technical information into clear, concise documentation.


• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word and Power Point.


• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Passport (Blue Book) with no restrictions on travel.


• Must be able to lift over 35lbs.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the ADDIE training approach.


• Multimedia instruction development experience. Specifically, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia and other industry Learning Management Systems


• Direct experience supporting US military defense program offices.


• Army or other service branch training experience.


• Holds an Army Common Faculty Development- Instructor Course (CFD-IC) certification.


• Knowledge of XML or technical writing experience, responsible for preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.