Training Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Training Specialist

Primary Location: Quantico, VA

Clearance: Active DoD Secret

Ability to work remotely: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Training Specialist will support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs for enterprise logistics systems. This role involves creating engaging training content, delivering instructor-led sessions, and supporting mobile and virtual training environments. The position requires expertise in instructional design methodologies, proficiency with training development tools, and the ability to work closely with Government stakeholders to ensure training aligns with mission needs and user readiness. The successful candidate will create lesson plans, training aids, and interactive content while delivering high-quality training to diverse audiences in support of mission-critical logistics operations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and interactive content in accordance with Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and ADDIE instructional design methodologies
• Deliver instructor-led training sessions at designated training centers, field locations, or via virtual platforms to support user readiness and system proficiency
• Support the setup, operation, and breakdown of Mobile Training Suites (MTS) for on-site training events and field deployments
• Upload, maintain, and manage training content in Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms such as MarineNet, DISA GCDS, or Blackboard
• Collect and analyze feedback from training participants to identify improvement opportunities and enhance course content and delivery methods
• Coordinate with Government training leads to schedule, plan, and execute training events while ensuring alignment with operational requirements
• Maintain comprehensive training documentation, including lesson plans, participant rosters, training records, and after-action reports
• Create and update User Productivity Kits (UPKs) and other interactive training tools to enhance learning effectiveness and user engagement
• Ensure all training materials comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and meet federal training requirements
• Support training resource management activities and coordinate logistics for training events across multiple locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field with 4–6 years of experience in training development and delivery
• Experience developing and delivering both instructor-led training (ILT) and computer-based training (CBT), preferably in Department of Defense or federal environment
• Proficiency with training development tools including Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Moodle, or similar authoring and learning management systems
• Familiarity with Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and ADDIE instructional design models and their practical application
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to deliver training to diverse audiences and technical skill levels
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required with ability to maintain clearance throughout employment
• Experience supporting Marine Corps or military logistics systems and understanding of military training environments
• Familiarity with MarineNet, Blackboard, or other DoD Learning Management Systems (LMS) for content delivery and management
• Experience with User Productivity Kits (UPKs) or similar interactive training tools and e-learning development platforms

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work in various environments including office settings, training centers, and field locations for Mobile Training Suite operations
• Capability to lift and move training equipment and materials as required for mobile training support
• Ability to work extended hours during training events and adapt to varying schedules based on mission requirements

Travel

• Position requires regular travel (up to 40%) to training sites, military installations, and field locations to support Mobile Training Suite operations and instructor-led training delivery

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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