Senior Training Specialist

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Training Specialist to lead faculty and staff development initiatives that promote professional growth, instructional excellence, and operational effectiveness. This role is integral to advancing the organization's mission by designing, delivering, and sustaining high-impact learning solutions for academic and administrative personnel.

The Senior Training Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive professional development programs that strengthen instructional quality, leadership capability, and workforce readiness. The role requires close collaboration with organizational leadership, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders to ensure training initiatives are strategically aligned with institutional objectives, regulatory and compliance requirements, and evolving operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Training Specialist will:

• Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain education and training programs in accordance with TR 350-70 series and Army accreditation standards
• Provide training and instructional support for the Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course (CFD-IC) and Common Faculty Development - Developer Course (CFD-DC)
• Support, administer, and manage the SMDS Staff and Faculty Development Program, including coordination with faculty, staff, and leadership
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Faculty and Staff Development Office (FSDO) and associated development programs
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, course content, instructional materials, and evaluation instruments aligned with Army institutional training requirements
• Conduct instructor-led training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations for diverse audiences
• Support and conduct instructor evaluations and certifications for instructor and training developer positions in accordance with established Staff and Faculty Development Program policies
• Perform research on emerging instructional methodologies and training development techniques; analyze findings to update existing materials or develop new content
• Coordinate with SMDS training divisions to ensure all training materials are current, accurate, standardized, and aligned with Army School institutional training doctrine
• Conduct After Action Reviews (AARs) independently or in support of government leads; analyze and report findings to identify trends and recommend improvements to training content and delivery
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior and high-ranking military and civilian officials
• Travel as required to support training delivery and program execution

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

The Senior Training Specialist must have:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 10+ years of experience in faculty and staff development, instructional design, adult education, or training program management within DoD or Army environments
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of training missions
• Demonstrated understanding of Army staffing processes and institutional training requirements
• Extensive experience supporting or operating within military operational environments
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and best practices in training delivery
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to brief and engage senior leaders and high-ranking officials
• High attention to detail in written products, instructional materials, and verbal communications
• Strong facilitation, instructional, and classroom management skills
• Experience in training technologies and instructional tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Education and Certifications

The Senior Training Specialist must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or 12+ years of related military experience as an NCO or Company Grade Officer
• Subject matter expertise and knowledge of military instruction, training development, TRADOC accreditation and instructor and training developer certifications, and staff operations
• Graduate of a military instructor training course (CFD-IC, ITC/SGITC, FIFC, ABIC, AFBIC, etc.)
• Previous instructor-facilitator experience
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of the ADDIE model
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices

Preferred

• Understand the MDMP process

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.