Training Subject Matter Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Training Subject Matter Expert to manage the TACCOM Training Program, delivering nationwide instruction for officers and agents. The role requires extensive federal law-enforcement and public-safety training experience, with focus on advanced communications and interoperability.

Responsibilities include developing curriculum, creating training materials, and coordinating with field offices to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of combined experience in federal law enforcement, public-safety communications, and training program development or delivery preferred.
• At least five years developing or delivering law-enforcement or public-safety training and three years supporting or teaching LMR, P25, radio interoperability.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and delivering certified training programs at a nationwide level.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of the TACCOM Training Program.
• Develop training objectives, curriculum, materials, student guides, and instructor resources.
• Deliver in-person, virtual, and hybrid tactical communications training.
• Coordinate with TACCOM and Field Office management to assess training needs and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians so training reflects actual system use and field operations.
• Develop instruction applicable to officers, agents, and other operational users.
• Supervise instructors and support staff and coach them on technical, operational, and delivery objectives.
• Develop terminal and enabling objectives based on mission, policy, and applicable requirements.
• Assess training through evaluations, examinations, skill assessments, and feedback.
• Track metrics and report program status, trends, outcomes, and improvements.
• Support interoperability training for multi-agency, multi-discipline, and multi-jurisdictional operations

Skills

Collaboration

Public Safety Communications

Public Safety Training

Training Techniques

Job description

Job Qualifications

Collaboration, Public Safety Communications, Public Safety Training, Training Techniques

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Program Instruction Support

Skills

Collaboration, Public Safety Communications, Public Safety Training, Training Techniques

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Position Overview

We are seeking a Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) to manage development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the TACCOM Training Program. This position brings federal law-enforcement operational experience and advanced communications expertise to nationwide, mission-focused instruction for officers, agents, and other users.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of the TACCOM Training Program
• Develop training objectives, curriculum, materials, student guides, and instructor resources
• Deliver in-person, virtual, and hybrid tactical communications training
• Coordinate with TACCOM and Field Office management to assess training needs and operational requirements
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians so training reflects actual system use and field operations
• Develop instruction applicable to officers, agents, and other operational users
• Supervise instructors and support staff and coach them on technical, operational, and delivery objectives
• Develop terminal and enabling objectives based on mission, policy, and applicable requirements
• Assess training through evaluations, examinations, skill assessments, and feedback
• Track metrics and report program status, trends, outcomes, and improvements
• Support interoperability training for multi-agency, multi-discipline, and multi-jurisdictional operations

Requirements

• Ten or more years of combined experience in federal law enforcement, public-safety communications, and training program development or delivery preferred. This experience should include at least five years developing or delivering law-enforcement or public-safety training and at least three years supporting or teaching LMR, P25, radio interoperability, or comparable tactical communications capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and delivering certified training programs at a nationwide level
• Prior experience as a federal law-enforcement officer
• Advanced knowledge of LMR systems, codeplug programming, and IP-based communications used in law enforcement
• Knowledge of NTIA and FCC regulations and laws and policies affecting law enforcement and interoperable communications
• Experience as an instructor at a police academy, FLETC, or a similar institution
• Experience planning and coordinating interoperability during multi-agency, multi-discipline, and multi-jurisdictional public-safety operations
• Proficiency with in-person, Microsoft Teams, hybrid, or comparable delivery methods
• Advanced understanding of RF propagation across multiple bands, antenna characteristics, and RF safety requirements and regulations
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the DHS suitability determination required for access to customer systems and facilities
• U.S. citizenship required because the position involves the operation, management, or maintenance of DHS IT systems

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• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $166,627. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA VA Falls Church

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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