Training Specialist

Waterfront Training Solutions; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterfront Training Solutions is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver U.S. Navy training programs on-site in Virginia Beach, VA. You will analyze requirements, develop instructional materials, and support ongoing curriculum updates with subject matter experts and clients.

The role emphasizes classroom and hands-on instruction, learner assessment, and collaboration across internal teams to ensure training content remains aligned with project objectives and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both written and verbal, with ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating structured training programs.
• Ability to create curricula, lesson plans, and training materials using adult learning principles.
• Responsive to client needs and collaborative with stakeholders.
• Experience with military or defense training programs, especially Navy, is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze training requirements and design instructional materials for Navy programs.
• Deliver training sessions on-site and collaborate with SMEs to update curricula.
• Prepare training documentation and facilitate classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Monitor learner performance, gather feedback, and suggest improvements to content and delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure training solutions meet objectives and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Training & Development

Instructional Design

Customer Service

Military/Defense experience

Training technologies

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, HR, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Presentation tools

E-learning platforms

Job description

Company Description Waterfront Training Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned company specializing in U.S. Navy training analysis, development, and delivery. The organization combines a relatively new corporate structure with a core team that has decades of experience in creating modern, cost-effective training solutions. Waterfront Training Solutions is known for delivering projects on time and on budget, with a strong focus on quality and innovation. Team members collaborate closely with defense and government stakeholders to provide tailored training programs that meet operational needs. The company offers an environment where training professionals can contribute to mission-focused work and advance their careers.

Role Description The Training Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Virginia Beach, VA. This role is responsible for analyzing training requirements, designing and developing instructional materials, and delivering training sessions focused on U.S. Navy programs and related initiatives. Daily activities include collaborating with subject matter experts, updating curricula to reflect current standards, preparing training documentation, and facilitating classroom and hands-on instruction. The Training Specialist monitors learner performance, gathers feedback, and recommends improvements to training content and delivery methods. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure training solutions are aligned with project objectives and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Candidates should possess Training & Development and Training skills, including experience planning, delivering, and evaluating structured training programs.
• Candidates should possess Instructional Design skills, including the ability to create curricula, lesson plans, and training materials using adult learning principles.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills, including responsiveness to client needs and a collaborative approach to supporting trainees and stakeholders.
• Relevant experience working with military or defense training programs, especially U.S. Navy environments, is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with common training technologies and software (e.g., presentation tools, learning management systems, simulation or e-learning platforms).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple training projects and deadlines.