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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Training Specialist (Level 2) with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph work scope. The role designs, develops, and delivers high-impact technical training for defense and intelligence personnel, drafting documentation and delivering classroom and web-based instruction to large audiences.

You will mentor junior staff, build realistic scenarios around SIGINT, RF theory, and wireless technologies, and produce student guides, assessments, and SOPs aligned with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering field plus at least 9 years of relevant technical/engineering experience.
• Alternative: 13 years of documented technical training and engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in instructional design and development of courses, assessments, and visual aids.

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 modernize curriculum and instructional plans.
• Author, review, and finalize SOPs, user manuals, training documentation, and technical publications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior instructional personnel involved in systems and equipment training.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Mentoring

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 9+ years experience

13 years of training/engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VHF/UHF equipment

RF test equipment

Wireless hardware

Job description

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

Annapolis, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

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.