Training Specialist (PAE Mission Systems)

Kochurtrummer; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kochurtrummer in San Diego is seeking a Training Analyst to support the PAE Mission Systems Program Office by planning, analyzing, developing, and coordinating training requirements across complex technical and operational mission areas.

This role performs Training Front End Analysis (TFEA) and ensures training solutions align with program objectives, system capabilities, and user needs, while providing comprehensive training administrative support.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field; experience may substitute education
• 3–5 years of training analysis, instructional design, or training program support
• Experience with Training Front End Analysis (TFEA) or ADDIE
• Experience in government/defense mission-systems environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional training documentation
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced program offices
• Proficiency with common training development tools and data tracking platforms

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Front End Analysis (TFEA) to identify training needs, gaps, performance requirements, audience characteristics, and recommendations
• Develop, maintain, and update training documentation (requirements, plans, course materials, user guides, evaluation reports)
• Coordinate training events, scheduling, and logistics for deployment and readiness
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, SMEs, and end-users to align training with mission goals
• Provide daily training administrative support: data entry, record keeping, tracking training completion, LMS management
• Assist in development and implementation of training standards, policies, and procedures
• Support evaluation of training effectiveness through assessments and metrics
• Ensure training materials comply with security guidelines, contracts, and policies
• Prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for stakeholders

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Position Summary The Training Analyst supporting a PAE Mission Systems Program Office by planning, analyzing, developing, and coordinating training requirements across complex technical and operational mission areas. This position plays a key role in conducting Training Front End Analysis (TFEA), ensuring training solutions align with program objectives, system capabilities, and user needs. The analyst also provides comprehensive training administrative support, maintaining documentation, coordinating training activities, and ensuring compliance with program standards and federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Front End Analysis (TFEA) to identify training needs, gaps, performance requirements, target audience characteristics, and training solution recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and update training documentation, including requirements packages, training plans, course materials, user guides, and evaluation reports.
• Coordinate training events, scheduling, and logistics to support system deployment, sustainment, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, subject matter experts, and end‑users to ensure training solutions align with mission goals and system functionality.
• Provide daily training administrative support, including data entry, record keeping, tracking training completion, and maintaining training databases or learning management systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the evaluation of training effectiveness through assessments, feedback analysis, and metrics tracking.
• Ensure all training materials and processes comply with security guidelines, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain further access if required).
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field; experience may be substituted for education.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in training analysis, instructional design, or training program support.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Training Front End Analysis (TFEA) or equivalent methodologies such as ADDIE.
• Experience providing training administrative or logistical support within a government, defense, or mission‑systems environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce professional training documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced program office setting.
• Proficiency with common training development tools, productivity software, and data tracking platforms.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting PAE or similar defense/mission‑support organizations.
• Familiarity with mission‑systems operations, deployment workflows, or technical program environments.
• Knowledge of DoD or federal training policies, security protocols, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training delivery methods.