Training Developer/Instructor

Amentum; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support DOE-IN contracts in the Washington, D.C. area. You will develop and deliver training on CI tradecraft, threats from foreign adversaries, and leadership development.

The role requires extensive CI experience, strong instructional skills, and an active Top Secret clearance. You will analyze training needs, measure effectiveness, and create visual aids for national CI awareness programs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Graduate of FBI/DOD CI credentialing or equivalent program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field.
• Completed formal instructor training from U.S. Government or similar program.
• Minimum of 10 years CI experience in USIC.
• At least 2 years developing courses or training programs.
• Broad understanding of global affairs relevant to US national security.
• Strong oral communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct training modules on CI tradecraft and related topics.
• Deliver training to groups in person and virtually.
• Coordinate attendance at external training events.
• Analyze data to determine training needs and priorities.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive quality improvements.
• Track attendance and generate training reports.
• Create visual aids to support CI awareness programs.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Public speaking

Instructional abilities

Office automation (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (adult education, instructional design, national security, STEM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct training modules and courses on CI tradecraft, threats from foreign adversaries, and leadership development.
• Deliver training modules and courses to groups of varying size and composition, both in person and in virtual environments.
• Assist members of the directorate with coordinating and scheduling attendance at external training courses and events.
• Analyze data and conduct studies to determine immediate and long-range training needs and priorities.
• Assess the training program’s effectiveness by analyzing requirements, monitoring customer feedback, and evaluating learning outcomes to ensure organizational goals are met and to drive quality improvement.
• Track attendance at internal and external training events and generate reports containing relevant attendance metrics.
• Create visual aids (such as posters, pamphlets, slide decks, etc.) to support training efforts, particularly in support of a national CI Awareness program.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Individual must be a graduate of an FBI, DOD, or other CI credentialing or other certifying counterintelligence training program.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is preferred for this position, preferably in a field related to adult education, instructional design, geopolitical or national security studies, or a STEM field.
• Completed a formal instructor training course from a U.S. Government agency or a similar civilian educational program.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience conducting counterintelligence (CI) activities within a U.S. Intelligence Community CI program. This background should include a mastery of CI principles, concepts, and practices, particularly concerning tradecraft and threats from foreign adversaries.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a role where the primary duties involved developing courses, training, instruction, and/or the evaluation of a training program.
• A broad understanding of global affairs and international issues is necessary to ensure training content remains relevant to U.S. National Security challenges.
• Required skills include oral communication, public speaking, instructional abilities, and the capacity to analyze and evaluate training needs and program effectiveness.
• Proficiency in office automation software, such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation Details

$145,000 - $180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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