Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist

TrulyHired; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defense in Ashburn, Virginia seeks a Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist to develop, maintain, and deliver DoD mission-system training for internal engineers and Government customers. This role requires SME-level knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex concepts into practical materials, with occasional travel.

The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI, and collaboration across systems engineers, software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, or related technical discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and delivering technical training for enterprise software or information systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience creating training plans, curricula, instructional materials, and student documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for software applications, system administration, and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive training plan for internal personnel and Government customers.
• Design and develop instructor‑led training, labs, student guides, quick references, and e‑learning content.
• Deliver technical training to engineers, system admins, operators, FSRs, and Government personnel.
• Develop curricula for new software releases, tech refreshes, and engineering changes.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure materials reflect current capabilities.
• Maintain training documentation, lesson plans, schedules, attendance, and metrics.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and suggest curriculum improvements.
• Support deployments with onsite operator and administrator training.
• Assist with knowledge articles, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Provide demonstrations and briefings to Government customers and leadership.
• Support proposals with training approaches and schedules.

Skills

DoD clearance

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Training delivery

Technical training

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/Engineering

Tools

LMS

Job description

Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist Full Description

Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist

Ashburn, Virginia

Full time

Business Unit: Cubic Defense

Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

The Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering technical training supporting Department of Defense (DoD) mission systems. This position serves as the program's training subject matter expert (SME), developing comprehensive training plans, instructional materials, and hands-on training that enable both internal engineering personnel and Government customers to effectively operate, administer, and sustain complex software and hardware solutions. The incumbent will work closely with systems engineers, software developers, technical operations personnel, and Government stakeholders to ensure training content remains current with system capabilities, engineering changes, and operational procedures. The position requires exceptional communication and presentation skills, the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds, and the flexibility to deliver instruction both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position requires periodic travel to customer locations, engineering facilities, and operational sites within the United States and internationally.

Applicants must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the program's Technical Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) for software applications, system administration, and operational procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive program training plan supporting internal personnel and Government customers.
• Design and develop instructor-led training, hands-on labs, student guides, quick reference guides, presentations, and computer-based training materials.
• Deliver technical training to engineers, system administrators, operators, Field Service Representatives (FSRs), and Government personnel.
• Develop training curricula for new software releases, system enhancements, technology refreshes, and engineering changes.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure training materials accurately reflect current system capabilities and operational procedures.
• Maintain training documentation, lesson plans, training schedules, attendance records, and training metrics.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend curriculum improvements based on student feedback and operational lessons learned.
• Support customer site deployments by providing onsite operator and administrator training.
• Assist with development of knowledge articles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Provide technical demonstrations and briefings to Government customers, program leadership, and stakeholders.
• Support proposal efforts by providing training approaches, schedules, and technical input as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and delivering technical training for enterprise software or information systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience creating technical training plans, curricula, instructional materials, and student documentation.
• Experience training technical personnel on enterprise software applications and system administration.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop professional training documentation.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%) in support of customer training events and program activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking, Linux, virtualization, cloud technologies, or cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience developing training using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience supporting software implementation, technology refresh, or operational transition activities.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools.
• Prior experience training Government customers, military personnel, or operational users.
• Knowledge of Full Motion Video (FMV), ISR systems, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), or enterprise mission systems is highly desirable.

Desired Competencies

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills with confidence speaking to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor and executive presence when interacting with Government customers and senior leadership.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and translate technical concepts into effective training.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality instructional materials.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for knowledge transfer.
• Adaptability and willingness to travel in support of customer missions worldwide.

Cubic Pay Range: $93,000.00 - $109,000.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.