Training Specialist Sr. – (Dog Handler) – JBLM with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; Toledo (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Staff Trainer (Dog Handler) to develop and deliver MWD handler training and related programs at FBLM. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating training content, and assessing program impact to meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of dog handling/training experience, be a U.S. citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a Secret clearance. On-site work with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dog handling/training experience.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in Military Working Dog Handler training.
• Develop and deliver employee training programs.
• Assess training impact through testing and metrics.
• Supervise and direct training staff; coordinate workflow within the department.
• Design assessments to measure performance of training programs.

Skills

Dog handling

Training

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Military canine training course (or civilian equivalent)

Job description

ATS is looking for a Senior Staff Trainer (Dog Handler) to work at FBLM. Develops and delivers employee training programs. Identifies skill or knowledge gaps among the organizations employee population and develops training content in response to identified training needs. Selects training tools or training delivery mechanisms, based on the material being taught and the audience being targeted. Creates and maintains course content, manuals, or other training materials. Assesses the impact of training programs by measuring employee understanding of the subject matter. Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. Responsibilities Supervises employee training and development programs. Assists in the selection of training tools or training delivery mechanisms. Coordinates the flow of work through the department, assigning tasks. Designs assessments meant to measure the performance of training programs and collects data. Leads and directs the work of other employees. Typically has authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions. * Provides instruction to students in their Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler training course and assist the customer with the selection of MWD’s.

• Conducts training, presentations, and briefings with military customers and vendors.
• Graduate of a military canine training course or civilian equivalent course a plus.
• Conducts technical analysis of customer’s MWD Handler/Trainer program in accordance with customer specifications and implementations.
• Capable of applying advanced principles, techniques, theories, and concepts into a training program.
• Contributes to the development of new training principles and theories which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Works under consultative direction towards short and long range MWD Handler/Trainer goals and objectives.
• Capable of developing advanced training ideas and guide their development into a final product. Serve as customer spokesperson on advanced MWD projects and programs and act as onsite representative to military customer’s organization for their MWD Handler/Trainer program.
• Qualifications * The applicant seeking the Dog Handler/trainer position must also have worked in this field and have at least 5 years of dog handling/training experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have at least 5 years of dog handling/training experience.
• Graduate of a military canine training course or civilian equivalent course a plus.
• Secret Clearance Required. Job ID 2026-24538 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $100,500 – $100,800/7ear Benefits Regular – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is not just another federal technical solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. For our shareholders, ATS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ATS delivers a full spectrum of logistics and supply chain services that meet our customers’ most stringent mandates and metrics. As an ATS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.