Training SME

Position title : Training SME

Location : Virginia Beach, VA

Clearance required : TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Support the development, delivery, and evaluation of Mission Qualification Training (MQT) programs to ensure alignment with operational requirements and mission objectives.
• Instruct, design, review, and validate training curricula across multiple UxS platforms and mission roles, including operator, maintainer, payload specialist, and mission commander.
• Coordinate all logistical requirements for training events, ensuring seamless execution of classroom, hands-on, and simulation-based activities.
• Analyze training performance data, conduct evaluations, and recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and mission readiness.
• Develop and deliver customized training courses, including course curricula, lesson plans, manuals, presentations, simulations, and assessment tools.
• Conduct instructor-led classroom and practical training sessions, documenting training reports, attendance, and student assessment results.
• Deliver train-the-trainer instruction to Government personnel, preparing them to independently conduct training. Develop train-the-trainer course materials and maintain certification records.
• Support the creation, refinement, and administration of certification programs for UxS personnel, ensuring all certification documentation, processes, and records are maintained and compliant.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, operations personnel, and technical teams to ensure training programs remain current, technically accurate, and operationally relevant.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain training standards across the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating platforms (UAV, USV, UUV, UGV).
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining UxS platforms (UAV, USV, UUV, UGV).
• Able to demonstrate understanding of operations.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of maintenance procedures, safety protocols, relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles.
• Familiarity with DoD instructional systems design models.
• Completed and current Basic Life Support (BLS- AED and CPR).
• Fully understands CNSWCINST 1500.1A NSW High Risk Training Safety.