Training Specialist

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time away

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Training Specialist to support NAVSEA / Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime in the Washington, DC area.

This hybrid role trains individuals and groups, develops curricula, identifies training needs, coordinates Navy training, and ensures compliance with government standards. A DoD Secret Clearance and a Bachelor’s degree are required; 5+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Train individuals and groups to standards and processes.
• Develop new training curriculum and materials.
• Identify training needs due to process/equipment changes.
• Coordinate training provided by Navy organizations.
• Review programs for compliance with government standards.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Needs assessment

Training program coordination

Compliance review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Training Specialist

Location: US-DC

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Training Specialist to support NAVSEA / Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime. This is a Hybrid position in the Washington, DC area.

• Trains individuals, small groups, and large groups to follow standards, establish processes and products, develop workforce competency in organizing and presenting information, and using digital tools.
• Develop new training curriculum and materials.
• Identify and assess training needs that arise from changes to processes and equipment, and determine most appropriate training method.
• Coordinate training provided by other Navy organizations.
• Review and evaluate training programs for compliance with government standards and regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance during the time of employment
• Bachelor's degree
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience
• Reports to Washington Navy Yard, up to 25% of the time, based upon the needs of the client

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
• Master's degree
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience

Compensation

Pay Transparency Range: USD $73,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr.

SPA provides eligible employees with a robust total compensation package that may include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid or unpaid time away from work. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and market and business considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.