Senior Training Specialist L4

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Training Specialist L4 to support the Home Station Mobile Training Team (MTT) in delivering high-impact, mission-driven training to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel across CONUS and OCONUS locations. This position directly supports operational readiness through the design, development, and execution of institutional, tactical, and technical training aligned with current service-specific doctrine, mission objectives, and evolving operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in military instruction, curriculum development, and adult learning methodologies. This role requires a highly adaptable, self-motivated professional capable of effectively engaging diverse military audiences and delivering instruction across multiple learning environments, including classroom, virtual, and scenario-based training settings.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Training Specialist will:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Mobile Training Team (MTT) missions in support of Home Station training requirements for Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint customers
• Develop, standardize, and deliver institutional, tactical, and technical training curricula, including tailored modules and mission-specific instruction aligned with current doctrine, TTPs, and operational requirements
• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and scenario-based instruction across unclassified and classified environments (SIPR and JWICS)
• Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, including ADDIE, to design, evaluate, update, and maintain training materials and lesson plans
• Conduct training needs analyses, collect student feedback, and lead after-action reviews (AARs) to assess training effectiveness and drive continuous curriculum improvement
• Coordinate closely with unit commanders, training managers, and higher headquarters to align training objectives with mission profiles and operational readiness goals
• Ensure compliance with DoD and service-specific training regulations, records management requirements, INFOSEC, OPSEC, and physical security standards
• Serve as the senior facilitator or lead trainer during complex MTT deployments and mentor junior instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency

Responsibilities

Required Skills and Experience

The Senior Training Specialist must have:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 12-14 years of experience in military training, education, or operational support roles, with a strong emphasis on instructor-led, tactical, and technical instruction
• 5+ years of experience supporting Mobile Training Teams (MTT) or comparable expeditionary or institutional training efforts
• Demonstrated experience delivering instruction to diverse military audiences, including enlisted personnel, officers, warrant officers, and civilians
• Proven ability to operate and instruct in classified environments (SIPR, JWICS) in accordance with DoD INFOSEC and physical security requirements
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and executive-level briefing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and senior leadership effectively
• Working knowledge of training support systems and learning management platforms such as DTMS, ALMS, Blackboard, JKO, or service-specific LMS tools
• Demonstrated application of ISD principles (ADDIE) for curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
• Prior experience supporting Professional Military Education (PME), collective training events, or large-scale exercises (e.g., War fighter, JRTC, Joint War fighting Assessments) is highly desirable
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of mission requirements

Education and Certifications

The Senior Training Specialist must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, Instructional technology, Military Studies, Organizational Development, or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in training, Leadership, or a related field
• Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC), Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC), or Service equivalent instructor certification
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or Instructional Designer certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.