Technical Training Instructor - Targeting

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Technical Training Instructor to support a training program for technical research, development, and engineering. The instructor will provide instructional expertise to newly developed courses, with a focus on student-centered, experiential learning and strong facilitation skills.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and extensive IC experience in Targeting, including experience teaching adults.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience may be substituted.
• 5 years of IC experience in Targeting.
• 1 year of experience teaching adults within the IC.
• 18+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding courses and future curricula expansions; use blended and distance learning as needed.
• Create training products such as guides, handbooks, and job aids with experiential learning.
• Assess student performance, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
• Assist with course reviews and modifications between runnings.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Adult learning facilitation

Communication tailoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

Collaboration Tools

MS OneNote

WordPress

Adobe Captive

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Technical Training Instructor to support a training program for technical research, development, and engineering by providing instructional expertise to newly developed courses. This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph and is located in Chantilly, VA.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Initially the instructor will support the onboarding course that will be approximately four weeks long and will run approximately six times per year, and longer term will include other courses as the occupational curriculum expands. The training may include blended and distance learning solutions, along with asynchronous and synchronous approaches to training.
• Help carry out training evaluations, and support creation of a variety of training products such as guides, handbooks, and job aids. The training will emphasize student-centered, experiential learning that requires strong facilitation skills.
• Assist with asserting student performance, monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Assist the training team with course reviews and modifications between course runnings.

Requirements

• Must currently hold an Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph to be considered
• Bachelor's degree, or relevant experience may be substituted
• 5 years of experience within the IC in Targeting
• 1 year of experience teaching or delivering to adult learners within the IC
• 18 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to tailor communication and proven ability to facilitate small and large groups of people with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies for knowledge management and/or tailoring of technology to support learning needs
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, to team effectively, regularly work outside your comfort zone, and to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving requirements
• Familiarity with all or most of the following tools: Learning Management Systems, Collaboration Tools, MS OneNote, WordPress, Adobe Captive, Multimedia tools including the Adobe Creative suite
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment and partnering across the IC