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Training Coordinator/Instructional Designer SMELeidos Inc • Alexandria, VA, United States
Training Coordinator / Instructional Designer SME

Training Coordinator / Instructional Designer SME

Leidos Inc • Alexandria, VA, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD), part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area, is currently seeking a highly skilledTraining Coordinator / Instructional Designer Subject Matter Expert (SME)to support theChinook Program. This role will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive training solutions that ensure the customer personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use geospatial intelligence systems and tools. The ideal candidate will have a background in instructional design, training coordination, and adult learning principles, with a strong focus on geospatial technologies.

Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program's primary work location.

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Chantilly, VA
  • Aurora, CO
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Tucson, AZ

Clearance Level Required :

Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI, as well as a Polygraph.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement training programsfor end-users of the customers geospatial intelligence systems and applications on Task Order 2 (TO2), ensuring alignment with user needs and mission requirements.
  • Create engaging and effectiveinstructional materialsincluding course outlines, training manuals, e-learning modules, and job aids.
  • Coordinatetraining schedulesand ensure logistics are in place for both in-person, CONUS and OCONUS, and virtual training sessions.
  • Collaborate with SMEs, system engineers, and project managers to gather content for training materials and ensure technical accuracy.
  • Facilitatetrain-the-trainersessions and assist in building internal capabilities for continuous knowledge transfer.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
  • Deliverclassroom and virtual instructor-led training (ILT)andself-paced eLearningsolutions on geospatial systems, data analysis, and software tools used by NGA.
  • Administer and track training progress, ensuring that users achieve proficiency in the systems and tools critical to NGA's operations.
  • Serve as a liaison between the training team and customer leadership to identify new training needs based on evolving mission requirements and user feedback.
  • Stay up to date with emerging instructional design trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of training efforts.
  • Gather and identify lessons learned and user feedback for continuous training improvement. Additionally implementing feedback loops with the software development team for software improvements.
  • Basic Qualifications :

  • US citizenship is required per contract.
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
  • 8+ years of experience intraining coordination,instructional design, or related fields, with a focus ongeospatial intelligence (GEOINT)or similar technical environments.
  • Proven experience in creating and delivering training programs foradult learnersin complex, mission-driven settings.
  • Strong proficiency with instructional design methodologies and experience withlearning management systems (LMS).
  • Ability to design and developeLearning contentusing tools like Adobe Captivate, or other similar software.
  • Familiarity withGEOINT systems(e.g., ArcGIS, Google Earth, customer tools) and an understanding of their application within the customer mission.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, engaging, and easily understandable manner.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Knowledge ofGEOINT,geospatial data analysis, andmapping technologies.
  • Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand understanding of how to incorporate these into the training development process.
  • Experience withvirtual training platforms(e.g., WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and creating engaging online training solutions.
  • Experience inproject managementand familiarity with tools such asConfluence, Jira, Microsoft PowerPoint or Project.
  • #Chinook

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

    Original Posting : October 1, 2025

    For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range :

    Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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