Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Training

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Technical Documents, Training Techniques

Certifications:

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Senior Training Specialist – SOBT - Groton

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

GDIT is seeking a Senior Training Specialist for the Naval Underwater Warfare Center (NUWC) Submarine OnBoard Training (SOBT) program based in Groton, CT to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to provide guidance and training for warfighters.

In this role, you will work collaboratively on curriculum development, database design and maintenance, multimedia courseware development, documentation, product distribution and user support.  You will play a key role in providing technical support services related to curriculum development, database design and maintenance, multimedia courseware development, documentation, product distribution and user support.

This position will be on-site, located in Groton, CT. 

Primary Responsibilities:

As Senior Training Specialist, you will:

Maintain the SOBT database in support of regular updates and reports.

Perform Database Maintenance Requests that include corrections, bug fixes and enhancements upon request.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, and subject matter experts on the production and distribution of training material.

Collaborate with the training team to develop and update training materials, tutorials, and other knowledge resources for end-users.

Organize and present technical information in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the intended audience (developers, end-users, stakeholders, etc.).

Ensure training material adheres to established style guides, standards, templates, and section 508 compliance, and maintain a consistent style across various materials.

Work closely with the development teams to review and validate technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Research, gather, and synthesize information from multiple sources to create comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems, technologies, and processes.

Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.

Identify opportunities for process improvements. 

Participate in and/or lead demonstrations and facilitate implementation of agreed upon ideas.

Effectively communicate technical challenges, options considered, and the recommended solution to team and customer.

Maintain documentation for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have DOD Secret level clearance to start.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience.

6 years of relevant experience.

Must have the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and with a team.

Experience maintaining relational database data.

Experience section 508 compliance.

Experience writing and maintaining multimedia training tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a training specialist supporting Navy programs.

Experience with Seaware LMS.

Direct experience in providing customer support.

Experience with policies and procedures to escalate customer issues.

Experience with analytical and documentation requirements.

The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CT Groton

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.