Training & UX Specialist

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a Training & UX Specialist to develop training programs and ensure user-centered design for analytic platforms used by DoD cyber teams.

You will lead UX research, create intuitive interfaces, author training docs and tutorials, and support staff to use tools efficiently, with a focus on adult learning principles and secure design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Experience in instructional design and training development
• Must have UX certifications
• Knowledge of UX design principles and methods
• Proficiency with training and collaboration tools
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Understanding of adult learning principles
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop training programs for data engineers, analysts, and operators
• Conduct UX research and usability testing
• Design user interfaces following UX best practices
• Facilitate collaboration through shared environments
• Create training documentation and tutorials
• Collect user feedback for continuous improvement

Skills

Instructional design

UX certifications

UX design principles

Training & collaboration tools

Presentation & facilitation

Adult learning principles

U.S. Citizenship

DoD TS / SCI clearance

Education

BS/BA in Instructional Design, HCI, or related field

MS/MA in Instructional Design, HCI, or related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Training & UX Specialist

Job Locations: US-MD-Fort Meade

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Training & UX Specialist to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will develop training programs and ensures user-centered design for analytic platforms, enabling staff to use tools efficiently and effectively.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop training programs for data engineers, analysts, and operators
• Conduct UX research and usability testing
• Design user interfaces following UX best practices
• Facilitate collaboration through shared environments
• Create training documentation and tutorials
• Collect user feedback for continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Experience in instructional design and training development
• Must have UX certifications
• Knowledge of UX design principles and methods
• Proficiency with training and collaboration tools
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Understanding of adult learning principles
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Instructional design certifications preferred
• 8 years of specific experience
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, HCI, or related field

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.