Technical Training Instructor

Company:

SAIC Location:

Chantilly, VA Career Level:

Associate Industries:

Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description Description SAIC has an immediate opening for an experienced Technical Training Instructor who will support a training program for technical research, development, and engineering by providing instructional expertise to newly developed courses. This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph and is located in Chantilly, VA . Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support the onboarding course that will be approximately four weeks long and will run approximately six times per year, and in the longer term will include other courses as the occupational curriculum expands. The training may include blended and distance learning solutions, along with asynchronous and synchronous approaches to training. Help carry out training evaluations, and support creation of a variety of training products such as guides, handbooks, and job aids. The training will emphasize student-centered, experiential learning that requires strong facilitation skills. Assist with asserting student performance, monitor progress and provide feedback. Assist the training team with course reviews and modifications between course runnings. Qualifications Must hold an Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph to be considered Bachelor's degree, although relevant experience may substitute for the degree Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience 5 years of experience within the IC in either of the following: Technical Research, Development and Engineering 1 year of experience teaching or delivering to adult learners within the IC Demonstrated ability to tailor communication and proven ability to facilitate small and large groups of people with diverse backgrounds Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies for knowledge management and/or tailoring of technology to support learning needs Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, to team effectively, regularly work outside your comfort zone, and to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving requirements Familiarity with all or most of the following tools: Learning Management Systems, Collaboration Tools, MS OneNote, WordPress, Adobe Captive, Multimedia tools including the Adobe Creative suite Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment and partnering across the IC Program Management experience and/or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) experience

Desired Qualifications:

Certificate in Training, Facilitation, Teaching, and/or learning from a professional organization strongly preferred (e.g. Foundations in Teaching and Learning, offered by Udemy) Extensive experience within the IC supporting multiple missions Experience supporting more than one area of technical expertise (Technical Research, Development, and Engineering) Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Education Adult learning experience teaching technical courses using a broad range of modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, instructor led, web-based training, virtual training and/or blended courses)