Senior Training Specialist (Training Specialist III) (Job 1260)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

Are you an expert in developing and delivering dynamic technical training for critical Navy systems? Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping curricula that ensures fleet readiness and supports our nation's warfighters? If you are a seasoned training professional ready to join a company that is committed to your success and our nation's security, apply today to see how far you can go with DLH as a Senior Training Specialist!

Responsibilities

The Senior Training Specialist develops and delivers TACNET and CANES training programs, ensuring alignment with system baselines and operational requirements. Day-to-day duties include:

• Develop, update, and maintain TACNET training plans, curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with current system baselines and operational requirements.


• Apply the instructional system development (ISD) process to establish training needs and develop goals, objectives, and training programs.


• Conduct instructor-led classroom and shipboard training for fleet personnel on CANES systems.


• Provide hands-on, practical troubleshooting and scenario-based instruction aligned with CANES systems.


• Evaluate trainee performance to ensure learning objectives are met and adapt instructional methods to diverse learner experience levels.


• Support system upgrades and configuration changes by assessing training impacts and updating materials accordingly.


• Maintain training metrics, completion records, and status reporting to support audits, inspections, and readiness reviews.


• Coordinate with government stakeholders, program management, and engineers to ensure training reflects current system capabilities, configurations, and CONOPS.


• Assist in identifying training gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies that could impact TACNET operational readiness.


• Create training materials that incorporate current CANES baselines, system updates, cybersecurity requirements, and configuration changes.


• Periodic travel is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Required Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.


• A Master's  with or Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Psychology, or a related training systems discipline.


• Ten (10) years of professional training experience with a Master's degree, OR


• Fourteen (14) years of professional training experience with a Bachelor's degree.


• Experience must include: establishing training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the instructional system development (ISD) process.


• Hands-on experience with Navy Shipboard Networks including CANES, or other TACNET systems.


• Experience must include three (3) of the following four (4) areas: Network Administration, System Administration, Technical Documentation, and Training.


• Must be a recognized expert with demonstrated expertise in C4I Networks and System Administration.


• Experience with technical training in TACNET or other Navy C4I system Administration and Maintenance.


• Must possess a Training Certification in Navy's Basic Instructor Training (NEC 805A or 9502) OR a current industry standard trainer certification, such as Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) or CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+).


• Must be Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) qualified within 12 months of starting.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.