Training Specialist – Level 2 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

J T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks an experienced Training Specialist (Level 2) to design, develop, and deliver high-impact technical training programs for defense and intelligence personnel. You will draft training documents, deliver classroom and web-based instruction, and mentor junior staff.

You will build scenarios around RF theory, SIGINT, and wireless tech, creating hands-on exercises, student guides, and comprehensive assessments for military and agency stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Education, Liberal Arts, or related discipline plus 9 years of relevant technical/engineering experience, OR 13 years of documented technical training and engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience developing instructional courses, assessments, and visual aids for complex hardware and software systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with SIGINT & RF systems (VHF/UHF, antennas, radio equipment, basic electronics).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on or analytical experience with wireless technologies (GSM, CDMA2000, UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and instruct instructor-led and web-based technical training courses, student guides, slides, practical activities, and assessments.
• Deliver technical briefings and instructional modules to military, intelligence agency personnel, and large technical audiences.
• Analyze operational systems and user feedback to identify training gaps and continuously modernize curriculum and instructional plans.
• Author, review, and finalize standard operating procedures, user manuals, training documentation, and technical publications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior instructional personnel involved in systems and equipment training.
• Conduct formal inspections of training programs and instructional staff to ensure strict adherence to government training standards and policies.
• Integrate realistic operational scenarios, electronic warfare, and SIGINT workflows into practical classroom simulations.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Training expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / CS / related field

13 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $109,000 – $131,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Training Specialist (Level 2) to design, develop, and deliver high-impact technical training programs and curriculum for defense and intelligence personnel in Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you will draft and finalize comprehensive training documentation, deliver classroom and web-based instruction to large audiences, and mentor junior training specialists. You will analyze complex technical systems—including RF theory, SIGINT systems, and wireless communications to build operational scenarios, practical hands-on exercises, student guides, and formal assessments that convey critical mission concepts to military and agency stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and instruct instructor-led and web-based technical training courses, student guides, slides, practical activities, and assessments.

Deliver technical briefings and instructional modules to military, intelligence agency personnel, and large technical audiences.

Analyze operational systems and user feedback to identify training gaps and continuously modernize curriculum and instructional plans.

Author, review, and finalize standard operating procedures, user manuals, training documentation, and technical publications.

Provide leadership and guidance to junior instructional personnel involved in systems and equipment training.

Conduct formal inspections of training programs and instructional staff to ensure strict adherence to government training standards and policies.

Integrate realistic operational scenarios, electronic warfare, and SIGINT workflows into practical classroom simulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline plus at least 9 years of relevant technical/engineering experience, OR

13 years of documented technical training and engineering experience in lieu of a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree).

Technical Instruction & Course Development: Proven experience developing instructional courses, assessments, and visual aids for complex hardware and software systems.

SIGINT & RF Systems: Minimum of 3 years of experience with VHF, UHF, RF theory, radio wave propagation characteristics, antennas, radio equipment, and basic electronics/SIGINT systems.

Wireless Technologies: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on or analytical experience with commercial and tactical wireless communication protocols (e.g., GSM, CDMA2000, UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi).

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional certifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.