Odyssey Systems

Principal Training Development Specialist

Odyssey Systems • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Secret security clearance
  • Master's degree in a technical or mechanical field with 20 years of experience, OR Bachelor's with 25 years, OR 30 years of experience
  • 10 years of instructional design experience preferred, with at least 1 year in DoD
  • Proficient in instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE)

Responsibilities

  • Develop training curricula and recommend programs to meet instructional goals
  • Formulate training outlines and instructional methods based on training needs
  • Select or develop training aids, such as manuals and multimedia visual aids
  • Design and create training manuals and online learning modules
  • Deliver instruction using various techniques for technical and operational training
  • Collaborate with project teams to create SCORM-compliant e-learning modules
  • Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunity to work with advanced rotary wing aircraft
  • Access to cutting-edge instructional design tools and methodologies
  • Engagement within a mission-driven environment
  • Potential for career growth in a specialized defense sector
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Training Developent Specialist supporting the Helicopter Program Office (HPO) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.  The HPO supports selected helicopter programs including the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) and the MH-139.  The HPO has a mission to rapidly deliver and field new and updated rotary wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Develop training curricula and/or recommend or utilize programs that meet instructional goals and objectives.
  • Formulate training outlines and determine instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, and online or web-based courses.
  • Select or develop training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
  • Design and create training manuals, online learning modules, and course materials.
  • Use a variety of instructional techniques to deliver group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or maintenance areas or provide guidance to the government on how to deliver group and individual instruction.
  • Work with project team to design and develop Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) compliant e-learning.
  • Develop storyboards and scripts for e-learning.
  • Upload and configure e-learning content into learning management systems.
  • Monitor and evaluate training programs and utilizes the data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education and experience: 

  • Masters degree in a technical or mechanical field and 20 years of experience
  • OR Bachelor’s degree in a technical or mechanical field and 25 years of experience
  • OR 30 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 years of instructional design/development experience, familiar with DoD training requirements and have a minimum of 1 year DoD experience

Technical Skills:

  • Ability to apply ISD methodologies (including ADDIE) to develop training curricula, conduct needs analysis, formulate training outlines, build course objectives, design assessments, and convert raw technical content into clear, effective instructional materials
  • Skill in designing, developing, and validating SCORMcompliant digital learning products, including interactive modules, simulations, selfpaced lessons, and multimedia instructional content for Learning Management Systems
  • Capability to evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, learner feedback, assessments, and data reviews; apply findings to revise or recommend improvements to instructional methods, media, learning objectives, and delivery approaches
  • Proficiency in uploading, configuring, organizing, and maintaining elearning content within LMS platforms to ensure proper functionality, learner accessibility, version control, and training delivery performance
  • Experience creating and utilizing training aids such as handbooks, demos, multimedia visual assets, computerbased tutorials, and reference materials using modern authoring tools and interactive media formats
Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 10%

Hybrid

 

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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