Training Specialist

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Training Specialist: Learning & Performance Solutions (L&PS) tobring more than general training or instructional experience. We are seeking a senior professional who understands the Navy MPT and training lifecycle and can connect system acquisition and technical requirements to executable training solutions for the Fleet.

Ideal candidates will have recent, direct experience developing Navy training requirements and documentation; coordinating with acquisition program offices and training organizations; applying instructional systems principles; integrating training across multiple systems and capabilities; and supporting the introduction of new or modernized Navy systems into the training enterprise. 

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting training, learning and performance, MPT, instructional systems, Navy acquisition, or closely related activities.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on high-visibility or mission-critical programs.  
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting formal training documentation such as FEAs, TRPs, NTSPs, and/or TSPs.  
• Experience analyzing training requirements and translating technical/system requirements into effective training solutions.  
• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or comparable complex technical training programs.  
• Knowledge of instructional design, learning/performance principles, and training-development methodologies.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across program offices, technical organizations, training commands, Fleet stakeholders, and senior leadership.  
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

• Direct experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVWAR PEOs, NIWC, NETC, NAVIFOR, or other Navy Systems Commands.  
• Experience supporting Navy acquisition programs throughout the system/training lifecycle.  
• Working knowledge of OPNAVINST 1500.76 series, NAVEDTRA 130 series, and applicable NAVWAR/SPAWAR training policies and processes.