Technical Trainer

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a senior Technical Trainer to manage and execute training programs for intelligence and law enforcement communities. This role covers curriculum development, records management, registration, and post-training evaluations to ensure effective professional development.

The ideal candidate will hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and proven ability to deliver in-person and virtual instruction with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Proven experience as a training instructor providing in-person and/or virtual learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulating teaching outline and determining instructional methods.
• Developing curricula and learning objectives and course materials.
• Creating tests and visual aids and conducting training classes.
• Keeping abreast of training research and new materials and techniques.
• Ensuring all products adhere to customer and community standards.
• Maintaining quality standards and supporting corrective actions.
• Engaging with colleagues and the customer to improve professional development.

Skills

Teaching & training delivery

Curriculum development

Record management

Communication skills

Audience adaptation

In-person and virtual training

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Trainer

Job Location: US-VA-McLean

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a senior-level Technical Trainer to manage and execute all aspects of training implementation, such as record management, registration, facility access, attendance, curriculum and classroom preparations, and post-training evaluations to make sure professional development courses are conducted efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the intelligence and/or law enforcement communities, excellent attention to detail, and is mindful of new information technology training needs, trends, methods, and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulating teaching outline and determining instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops;
• Developing curricula and associated learning objectives, as well as course materials, to establish the team's foundational knowledge to perform assigned work;
• Developing tests and visual aids, conducting training classes, and developing criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities;
• Keeping abreast of training and development research - learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques;
• Ensuring all products adhere to applicable customer and community standards;
• Maintaining quality standards as directed by the program leadership team and supporting the implementation of corrective actions as needed;
• Engaging with colleagues and the customer to support initiatives designed to continuously improve and enhance individuals' professional development

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
• Proven experience as a training instructor providing in-person and/or virtual learning;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues with support from leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting national-level customers;
• Experience working in the customer's operational environment.

Salary

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.