Training Specialist

maxar; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver geospatial and imagery analysis trainings for international customers. You will develop structured curriculums, produce labs and scenario-based evaluations, and tailor content to different mission contexts.

The role requires translating complex concepts into practical instruction and collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Services teams. The position supports both in-person and remote delivery from the Tampa, FL area, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geospatial science, geography, engineering, computer science, intelligence studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience.
• Proven experience delivering technical, analytical, or professional training to external customers or internal teams.
• Strong understanding of geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and analytical workflows.
• Hands-on experience with geospatial tools, platforms, or imagery-based analysis solutions.
• Ability to translate complex technical and analytical concepts into clear, practical training.
• Experience developing structured training materials, labs, learning paths, and practical exercises.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable delivering training in person and remotely.
• Ability to work with international customers and adapt content to different mission contexts.
• Strong collaboration with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Services teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instructor-led training on geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver product-specific training for Vantor solutions, including analytical workflows, configuration, and use-case-driven demonstrations.
• Create and maintain a structured, progressive training curriculum from foundational to advanced exploitation and reporting.
• Produce training materials such as presentations, exercises, labs, reference guides, and scenario-based evaluations.
• Apply imagery analysis methodologies and standards to training content with rigorous, repeatable workflows.
• Tailor training content to customer missions, industries, and technical environments.
• Deliver training in person and remotely for international customers, including labs and exercises.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Sales to keep content accurate and aligned with product.
• Collect feedback and continuously improve training programs based on outcomes and product evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate findings and integrate inputs into final deliverables.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Training delivery

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in geospatial science or related field

Tools

Geospatial tools

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

The Training Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering high quality geospatial, imagery analysis, and product curriculums and trainings that enables customers to effectively use Vantor solutions. This role supports international customers by improving product adoption, building technical proficiency, and accelerating time to value through structured training programs, applied use cases, and analyst-driven tradecraft informed by real-world operational and military imagery analysis experience. This position will also assist in providing geospatial analysis for production.

• Design and deliver instructor-led training on geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver product-specific training for Vantor solutions, including analytical workflows, configuration, and use-case-driven demonstrations rooted in real-world operational scenarios.
• Create and maintain a structured, progressive training curriculum that develops analyst proficiency from foundational skills through advanced exploitation, analysis, and reporting.
• Produce training materials such as presentations, exercises, labs, reference guides, and scenario-based practical evaluations.
• Apply imagery analysis methodologies and standards to training content, emphasizing analytical rigor, repeatable workflows, and defensible assessments.
• Tailor training content to customer missions, industries, and technical environments, with a focus on operational relevance and mission outcomes.
• Deliver training in person and remotely for international customers, including classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and applied mission exercises.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure training content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with evolving product capabilities.
• Collect feedback and continuously improve training programs based on customer outcomes, product evolution, and observed analyst performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate findings and integrate technical inputs into final deliverables.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in geospatial science, geography, engineering, computer science, intelligence studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience.
• Proven experience delivering technical, analytical, or professional training to external customers or internal teams.
• Strong understanding of geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and analytical workflows.
• Hands-on experience with geospatial tools, platforms, or imagery-based analysis solutions.
• Ability to translate complex technical and analytical concepts into clear, practical, and mission-focused training.
• Experience developing structured training materials, labs, learning paths, and practical exercises.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable delivering training in both in-person and remote environments.
• Ability to work directly with international customers and adapt content to different operational and mission contexts.
• Strong collaboration skills with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Services teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Self-directed, organized, and capable of managing multiple training engagements simultaneously.
• Must report physically to the Tampa, FL office.

Preferred

• Formal training as an imagery analyst (e.g., graduation from a military or government imagery analysis course).
• Prior service as an imagery analyst within a military or government organization (any country), particularly in operational or deployed environments.
• Experience conducting imagery-based analysis in support of real-world missions or operational customers.
• Experience developing, instructing, mentoring, or evaluating analysts.
• Prior service in a leadership role, non-commissioned / commissioned officer.
• Experience serving as a formal instructor, trainer, or course developer within a military, government, or intelligence organization.
• Familiarity with analyst training standards, tradecraft evaluation, and performance assessment methodologies.

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