Training Systems Specialist

Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. We have an immediate opening for a Training Systems Specialist to join our team. This position will provide an opportunity to develop the innovative technology that supports some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives. Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions, and the ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of Defense (DoD). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, theTraining Systems Specialist will join a motivated, talented, and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. Candidates must be results oriented and have the ability to work in a well-organized, logical and systematic manner. They will set clear objectives, monitor progress, take corrective action and control performance levels to maintain high internal customer satisfaction. They will possess deep insight into customer requirements and will maintain the ability to ethically influence those requirements. They will be able to clearly define and clearly articulate compelling solutions and will require an ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex technical information. Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Training Systems Specialist with five (5) or more years of experience to work in the Dahlgren, Virginia area . Key Responsibilities: Review, analyze, and evaluate Navy Training System Plans (NTSPs), training schedules, Planning Process Methodology (PPM) documents, and Navy Enlisted Occupational Classification (NEOCS) data Apply Navy instructional systems design methodologies, including Business Case Analysis (BCA), Front End Analysis (FEA), and Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), to support curriculum development and updates Analyze change recommendations and determine impacts on system readiness, training effectiveness, and end-user functionality for both U.S. Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs Provide SME-level support for Curriculum Planning Module (CPM) and LEAD authoring tools to Learning Standards Officers (LSOs) within the SCSTC domain Develop training aids and instructional materials to support curriculum development and tool usage Deliver virtual and/or in-person training sessions on curriculum development processes and authoring tools Guide LSOs in updating, maintaining, and converting existing curriculum between authoring tools (e.g., AIM, CPM, LEAD) Coordinate with SCSTC Headquarters to track and report the status of course conversions and curriculum modernization efforts Ensure training products comply with applicable Navy policies, standards, and instructional design best practices Requirements Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience reviewing and supporting Navy training schedules, NTSPs, Planning Process Methodology documents, and the Navy Enlisted Occupational Classification System Hands‑on experience with one or more military curriculum authoring tools such as AIM I/II, CPM, LEAD , or similar systems Demonstrated knowledge and application of Business Case Analysis (BCA), Front End Analysis (FEA), and Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) in curriculum development Proven experience analyzing training system changes and assessing impacts to system readiness and user functionality for USN and FMS training programs Experience supporting military training development environments Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education or a related field Experience developing curriculum for military training courses (Navy experience preferred but not required) Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new training development tools and processes Experience delivering training or instruction to adult learners in virtual and/or in-person settings Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills #J-18808-Ljbffr