Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Training Specialist

Overview PAE Mission Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Training Analyst with a strong Navy curriculum development background to support mission-critical training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NAVEDTRA processes, CPM/LOM, FEA, NTSP development, and lifecycle curriculum updates for Navy training systems.

This role directly supports PAE Mission Systems programs by developing high-quality instructional materials that ensure fleet readiness and compliance with Navy training standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain Navy training curricula in accordance with NAVEDTRA 130, 131, 136, 138, and applicable manuals.
• Utilize the Content Planning Module (CPM) and Learning Object Module (LOM) to design, update, and manage learning objectives and course structures.
• Conduct Front End Analysis (FEA) to identify training gaps, requirements, and optimal learning solutions.
• Develop and update Navy Training System Plans (NTSPs), ensuring system‑level training requirements are clearly documented.
• Coordinate with PAE Mission Systems program managers, engineers, and logistics personnel to ensure training accurately reflects system updates and operational needs.
• Produce compliant Lesson Plans, Trainee Guides, assessments, instructor materials, and supporting courseware.
• Ensure training materials meet PAE quality standards and Navy ISD methodology requirements.
• Participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and curriculum approval processes.
• Provide ongoing support to instructors, learning centers, and fleet stakeholders during curriculum implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is mandatory.
• 5–7 years of experience in Navy curriculum development or Instructional Systems Design.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CPM and LOM .
• Strong working knowledge of NAVEDTRA instructions and the Navy ISD process.
• Experience conducting FEA and developing NTSPs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting PAE, NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, or NETC training programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with fleet training pipelines, acquisition programs, or system modernization efforts