If you have a keen eye for the big picture, enjoy working collaboratively, and have experience in the US Military, US Department of Defense, or Aerospace & Defense industries, we may have the perfect role for you! The Senior Technical Trainer is a highly experienced role responsible for the advanced development, design, and implementation of cutting-edge technical content and training materials for both internal and external customers. This position involves delivering on-site and remote client support by providing expert training programs and advising on technical training materials. The Senior Trainer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure training programs are effective and aligned with long-term organizational goals.
Responsibilities:- Discovery of needs and planning
- Engage technical implementation teams and technical leaders early in the capability lifecycle to understand what is being delivered, who it affects, and what behavior change or proficiency is required.
- Interpret informal or incomplete requests, define the real training need, and turn it into a scoped plan with clear audiences, learning outcomes, timelines, and success measures.
- Maintain a forward-looking training roadmap aligned to the capability delivery pipeline, so training is ready when the capability is.
Training design and delivery
- Design, develop, and deliver training for new systems, enhancements to existing systems, and new technologies. Formats include instructor-led, hands-on labs, job aids, quick-reference guides, demos, and self-paced content.
- Develop and deliver training on emerging technologies, including XR and AI. This includes practical, role-based use cases and responsible-use guidance as well as awareness-level content.
- Tailor content and delivery to different audiences, from experienced engineers to mission operators to non-engineering staff.
- Build repeatable, maintainable training assets that scale beyond one-time sessions and stay current as systems evolve.
Cross-functional partnership
- Work with program and product line teams to align training to operational needs, schedules, and constraints.
- Coordinate with corporate L&D and trainers in other areas to align with enterprise learning standards, platforms, and curriculum, and to avoid duplicate effort.
- Work with Corporate IT and Cybersecurity so training environments, access, tools, and secure-use practices are in place and reflected in content.
- Engage non-engineering disciplines to extend capability understanding and adoption beyond the engineering community.
Execution and outcomes
- Own training initiatives from intake through delivery and follow-up, managing priorities, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent efforts.
- Define and track measures of effectiveness, such as completion, proficiency, adoption and usage, time to productivity, and user feedback. Report on them to leaders.
- Gather feedback and usage data, then improve content, delivery, and the capability itself. Feed user pain points back to implementation teams.
- Escalate risks early, such as capability changes that outpace training or gaps in access and environments, and propose solutions.
Capability growth and knowledge management
- Stay current on emerging technologies and training methods, and bring in new approaches such as immersive learning and AI-enabled learning tools where they add value.
- Build a knowledge base of training materials, lessons learned, and best practices for the group.
- Identify and develop subject matter experts and champions within teams to extend training reach and sustain adoption.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
- 6+ years of experience in technical training or a related field.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Expert proficiency with e-learning development tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Experience with supporting/addressing customer training objectives.
- Must possess strong verbal and technical written communication skills.
- Must be able to coordinate collaboratively across traditional engineering disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with clear communication.
Essential Functions:- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
