Training Specialist

Description

Job Description:

Develops, directs, plans and evaluates training programs or activities to meet external customer or internal employee learning objectives.  Assignments may include needs analysis, custom course development, development of criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of course objectives, and evaluation and learning assessments. Where instructing within a certified educational institution, responsible for determining the organization, communication and delivery of the course content and materials, and for developing learning activities and demonstrations.  Collaborates with customer or internal functional organization to develop, enhance, and/or evaluate new or existing learning objectives and course content.  May create course content, training materials, visual aids and documentation to support a variety of instructional formats such as lecture, lab exercises, field training, computer-based training (CBT), and/or web-based training (WBT).  May develop exam materials and may be responsible for testing and qualitative evaluation of participant's attainment of learning objectives.  Monitors and evaluates training programs, assesses results, and implements enhancements as needed.  Trainers may also administer training programs to meet student needs, which may require post-training follow up to determine applicability of course material or training approaches.  

Primary Responsibilities

create course content, training materials, visual aids and documentation to support a variety of instructional formats such as lecture, lab exercises, field training, computer-based training (CBT), and/or web-based training (WBT).  

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and 8+ years progressive experience in the field, or other subject-related experience may be applied in lieu of Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience.  Will require appropriate certifications if teaching in an accredited educational institution.  

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred.
 

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.