Technical Training Instructor

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Technical Training Instructor to support Part-Time on 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:

* Initially the instructor will support the onboarding course that will be approximately four weeks long and will run approximately six times per year, and 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.

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

Qualifications

* Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

* Bachelor's degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and 6 years or more of related experience. Masters and4 years or more experience;
PhD or JD and one year or more experience.

* More than 5 years of experience providing training within the IC.

* 5 years of experience within the IC in either of the following:
Targeting or Technical Research, Development or 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 One Note, Word Press, 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 (Targeting, Technical Operations, or Technical Research, Development, or 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).

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.