Training and Development Specialist, Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter; AWR

Training and Development Specialist, Naval Air crewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR)

Location: NAS North Island, CA

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible: This is a hybrid role; the selected candidate must live within a two-hour distance from the work location. Regular on-site presence will be required.

What You’ll Do: You will support the development and validation of military training systems and materials. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational knowledge of military systems, instructional design principles, and human performance methodologies to support training development and acquisition efforts for the Navy and DoD.

• Review and audit training materials designed for use by instructors.
• Ensure training curricula adhere to sound educational principles and best practices in instructional design.
• Validate training source materials for technical and operational accuracy.
• Provide expertise in the operation, maintenance, and employment of military systems, subsystems, or equipment.

• Ensure subject matter accuracy throughout the training development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Instructional Systems Analysts to identify and validate training requirements.
• Support I/O Psychologists in the development of human performance metrics.
• Develop target audience learning profiles to guide content development.
• Contribute to the development of straw man task lists to streamline task analysis.
• Guide and facilitate task analysis workshops.
• Assist in determining the most appropriate instructional strategies and media formats.
• Provide expert insight into the complexity and design of assessment items.

• Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), research proposals, methodologies, progress reports, and final deliverables.
• Serve as a consultant to NAWCTSD Orlando acquisition teams and DoD organizations on instructional technologies and methodologies.
• Monitor industry and military trends in training and transfer relevant innovations into existing projects.
• Coordinate research and interface with technical teams and external training agencies through meetings and conferences.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the study or application of human behavior in training or operational settings.
• At least 3 years of experience working within Navy-specific or DoD training environments.
• Previous experience as a Naval Air crewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR).
• Demonstrated success in developing and enhancing training programs for military personnel.
• Proven experience supporting military training systems or equivalent defense-related instructional development.
• Deep understanding of instructional systems design (ISD), adult learning theory, and military operational environments.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including analysts, psychologists, and curriculum developers.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to support Fleet training events.

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem‑solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 – $90,000, commensurate with an individual’s experience,…