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Senior Training Specialist

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Training Specialist to lead faculty and staff development initiatives that promote professional growth and instructional excellence. This role is integral to advancing the organization's mission by designing, delivering, and sustaining high-impact learning solutions for academic and administrative personnel.

Computer Software

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain education and training programs in accordance with TR 350-70 series and Army accreditation standards

Provide training and instructional support for the Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course (CFD-IC) and Common Faculty Development - Developer Course (CFD-DC)

Support, administer, and manage the SMDS Staff and Faculty Development Program, including coordination with faculty, staff, and leadership

Provide administrative and operational support to the Faculty and Staff Development Office (FSDO) and associated development programs

Develop and maintain lesson plans, course content, instructional materials, and evaluation instruments aligned with Army institutional training requirements

Conduct instructor-led training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations for diverse audiences

Support and conduct instructor evaluations and certifications for instructor and training developer positions in accordance with established Staff and Faculty Development Program policies

Perform research on emerging instructional methodologies and training development techniques; analyze findings to update existing materials or develop new content

Coordinate with SMDS training divisions to ensure all training materials are current, accurate, standardized, and aligned with Army School institutional training doctrine

Conduct After Action Reviews (AARs) independently or in support of government leads; analyze and report findings to identify trends and recommend improvements to training content and delivery

Prepare and deliver briefings to senior and high-ranking military and civilian officials

Travel as required to support training delivery and program execution

Qualification

Instructional designAdult educationTraining program managementMilitary instructional knowledgeTS/SCI clearanceMicrosoft Office SuiteADDIE modelClassroom managementPresentation skillsFacilitation skillsAttention to detail

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance

10+ years of experience in faculty and staff development, instructional design, adult education, or training program management within DoD or Army environments

Willingness and ability to travel in support of training missions

Demonstrated understanding of Army staffing processes and institutional training requirements

Extensive experience supporting or operating within military operational environments

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and best practices in training delivery

Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences

Proven ability to brief and engage senior leaders and high-ranking officials

High attention to detail in written products, instructional materials, and verbal communications

Strong facilitation, instructional, and classroom management skills

Experience in training technologies and instructional tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Bachelor's Degree or 12+ years of related military experience as an NCO or Company Grade Officer

Subject matter expertise and knowledge of military instruction, training development, TRADOC accreditation and instructor and training developer certifications, and staff operations

Graduate of a military instructor training course (CFD-IC, ITC/SGITC, FIFC, ABIC, AFBIC, etc.)

Previous instructor-facilitator experience

Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Knowledge and understanding of the ADDIE model

Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices