Training Lead

SAIC; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Training Lead in North Charleston, SC to guide a team of Instructional Systems Designers and oversee the development and delivery of USMC training products. The role combines leadership, personnel management, and hands-on ISD work to ensure high-quality training materials and effective learning outcomes.

Hybrid work with weekly onsite requirements; may require full onsite during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or Psychology.
• Active progress toward a relevant training certification.
• Ten years of work experience in training or ISD.
• Minimum five years in C4ISR, training needs analysis, and training program development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise ISDs and training personnel.
• Oversee curriculum development and instructor-led/computer-based training.
• Develop training products (lessons, checklists, videos, job aids, presentations).
• Conduct needs assessments and job task analyses to guide curriculum design.
• Manage development schedules and resources for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve training products and measure effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Instructional design

ADDIE model

Training development

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentorship

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/English/Psychology

Progress toward training certification

Tools

JTCW

TAK

GCCS-TCO

TDOL

CHE within OCP environments

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Training Lead in North Charleston, SC to support United States Marine Corps (USMC) software training development. The Training Lead will supervise a team of Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs), oversee development efforts, coordinate schedules and resources, and support the development and delivery of training products. This position requires a combination of leadership, personnel management, and hands-on ISD experience.

NOTE: This position follows a hybrid work schedule with weekly onsite requirements and may require full onsite support during peak periods.

Job Duties:

• Manage instructional systems design and training personnel, including work assignments, evaluations, and professional development.
• Oversee instructional design and curriculum development, including instructor-led and computer-based training, following the ADDIE process.
• Develop training products such as custom interactive lessons, workflow checklists, videos, job aids, and presentations to support USMC training requirements.
• Conduct training needs assessments, front-end analyses, and job task analyses to guide curriculum design.
• Manage training development schedules and resources to ensure quality deliverables and on-time completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve training products and evaluate their effectiveness.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or Psychology; holds or demonstrates active progress toward a relevant training certification and ten (10) years of work experience.

Minimum of (5) years of experience working with C4ISR systems or equipment, performing training needs analysis, developing training programs, and applying instructional systems development processes.

An additional (5) years of related experience is required with a Bachelor's degree, or (3) years with a Master's degree.

Experience creating training materials for C4ISR systems and operational environments, including any combination of the following tools: Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW) Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) software suite Agile Server/Client Global Command and Control System - Tactical Combat Operations (GCCS-TCO) / Tactical COP Server (TCS) Common Hosting Environment (CHE) within Operational Command Post (OCP) environments Tactical Data Orchestration Layer (TDOL).

Expertise in designing and developing instructor-led and computer-based training using the ADDIE process.

Experience leading instructional design teams, including coordinating assignments, onboarding personnel, and providing guidance and mentorship.

Experience managing training development schedules, resources, and deliverables for technical training programs.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and Outlook.

Required Certifications:

Relevant training certification or actively working toward one (e.g., teaching license, Master Training Specialist designation, instructor certification).

Required Clearance:

Active interim SECRET clearance required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain a final SECRET clearance.

Must be a current U.S. citizen.