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Senior Training Coordinator/Instructional DesignerLeidos Inc • Alexandria, VA, United States
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Senior Training Coordinator / Instructional Designer

Senior Training Coordinator / Instructional Designer

Leidos Inc • Alexandria, VA, United States
16 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 Senior Training Coordinator / Instructional Designerto join theChinook Program supporting Task Order 2 (TO2). The Senior Training Coordinator / Instructional Designer will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality training programs for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) personnel and other stakeholders, with a focus on geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems, tools, and workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instructional design, training coordination, and management of complex training initiatives in a technical and intelligence-driven environment.

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 :

  • Lead the design, development, and implementationof advanced training programs, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of NGA users and mission objectives.
  • Manage theend-to-end training process, from needs analysis and content development to delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
  • Create and deliver customized training materialssuch as CONUS and OCONUS instructor-led courses, e-learning modules, job aids, and user documentation, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the customers geospatial intelligence tools.
  • Act as asubject matter expert in instructional designmethodologies, applying adult learning principles and best practices to create effective learning experiences.
  • Coordinate training schedules, logistics, and resources to support both in-person and virtual training sessions for customer personnel.
  • Partner closely with customer mission stakeholders, technical teams, and SMEs to identify user requirements and define clear, measurable learning objectives for training programs.
  • Evaluate and assess training effectivenessthrough feedback, testing, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement of training initiatives.
  • Provide recommendations on technology tools, learning management systems (LMS), and virtual learning platforms to enhance training delivery and tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with customer policies and procedures related to training, documentation, and security.
  • Stay current on industry trends ininstructional designandgeospatial intelligence technologies, leveraging emerging tools and techniques to enhance training effectiveness.
  • Support the development and implementation oftrain-the-trainer programsto build internal capacity and ensure sustainable training efforts.
  • Monitor and reporton key training metrics, including participant engagement, completion rates, and knowledge retention.
  • 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 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • 8+ years of experience intraining coordination,instructional design, or related fields, with a focus on GEOINTor similar technical environments.
  • Proven expertise indesigning and developing training programsusing instructional design methodologies.
  • Extensive experience witheLearning development toolssuch asAdobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
  • Strong knowledge oflearning management systems (LMS)and virtual training platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams).
  • Familiarity withGEOINT systems(e.g.,ArcGIS,Google Earth, customer tools) and an understanding of how they support the customer missions.
  • Experience inleading training initiativesand managing complex training projects within a dynamic, technical environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and engaging training content.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Knowledge ofGEOINT,geospatial data analysis, andmapping technologies.
  • Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand understanding of how to incorporate these into the training development process.
  • Advanced knowledge ofgeospatial intelligence,geospatial data analysis, andmapping technologies.
  • Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand experience working inAgile environments.
  • Experience inproject managementand familiarity with tools such asConfluence, Jira, Microsoft PowerPoint or Project.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interact effectively with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
  • #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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

    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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