Training Curriculum Developer/Manager

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking aBattle Captain’s Trainer to provide training support for DISA Battle Captains and Watch personnel located in the SCIF. The trainer will be managed by DISA J-7 and will operate within the SCIF area, concentrating on the individual's skill set and knowledge base to deliver critical Communications and IT services.

The role requires the trainer to help keep threats and vulnerabilities low by ensuring stable and secure networks, and to communicate effectively with internal and

Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance required.
• IAT-II certification.
• Ability to work organized, independently or in a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and handling large data sets.
• Knowledge of joint doctrine, joint plans, policies, and practices for military operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8+ years of related experience or Master’s with 6+ years.

Responsibilities

• Support Watch training capabilities, from development to operations.
• Foster community of interest between cyber-Watch trainers and industry/government needs.
• Analyze curricula, objectives, standards and create training materials for Watch objectives.
• Aid in CERT completion and technology acquisition planning for next-gen investments.
• Collect inputs from cyberspace operations across the program to represent the community.
• Drive continuous performance improvement and standardization for future needs.
• Maintain training databases for accuracy and timeliness of records.
• Track and report agency-level training requirements for the Watch workforce.

Skills

SECRET clearance

IAT-II certification

Independent and team work

MS Office proficiency

Data handling

Joint doctrine knowledge

Strong communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline +8 years experience or Master’s +6 years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

The Battle Captain’s Trainer position shall provide training support for DISA Battle Captains and members of the Watch located within the SCIF. The trainer will be centrally managed by DISA J-7 but will be assigned to work within the SCIF area within the command centered on their individual skill set or knowledge base. This position will train members of the Watch to provide critical Communications and Information Technology Services and support staff elements and organizations within the DISA Watch

The Battle Captain’s Trainer position shall provide training support for DISA Battle Captains and members of the Watch located within the SCIF. The trainer will be centrally managed by DISA J-7 but will be assigned to work within the SCIF area within the command centered on their individual skill set or knowledge base. This position will train members of the Watch to provide critical Communications and Information Technology Services and support staff elements and organizations within the DISA Watch

The trainer will provide support to the Battle Captains in their mission to keep threats and vulnerabilities as low as possible by ensuring their computer network is stable, undisrupted and secure. This training position should be able to communicate at the highest command levels internal and external to the command, taking guidance from J-7 Division Chief, J-772 DISA Chief Training Branch, and Joint Director (JDIR) leadership. The SMEs should be able to perform at a level of support for the various functions they perform. The Battle Captain’s Trainer is the training expert for members of the Watch and must be able to work independently with minimum or no guidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Watch training capabilities, tasks, and options, from required development to transition into operations.
• Establish a community of interest between cyber-Watch security trainers and both industry and government requirements.
• Analyze the training curriculum, performance objectives, training plans, certification standards, exercise objectives, and evaluation standards to project future performance objectives and assist with the development of training materials to support Watch Training objectives that will ensure Watch Officers possess the necessary skills required to accomplish the mission.
• Support the development of the new innovations scope and objectives, high level requirements development, and conduct training requirements and achievement of CERT completion and recommended technology acquisition planning support to enable next generation technology investments.
• Elicit inputs for the planning process from cyberspace operations elements (to include assessments) throughout the program community to assure inputs are representative of the community’s full scope.
• Support the continuous performance improvement and standardization efforts based on future capability needs, alternate approaches, flexible applications, and adversary modifications.
• Maintain maintenance of training databases to ensure accuracy and timelines of records.
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of Agency-level training requirements for the Watch workforce.

Basic Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Current IAT-II certification
• Organized, deliberate, and able to work alone or in a team
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of joint doctrine, joint plans, policies, and practices supporting the full spectrum of military operations
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline and 8 years of overall related experience or Master’s with 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional related years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Original Posting

July 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Pay And Benefits

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• 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.

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.

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.