Amentum

Training and Development Designer (SME)

Amentum$130K — $180K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance required; Top-Secret preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Instructional Design or Human Performance Technology
  • 11+ years experience in training development and workforce transformation
  • Proven ability to design and implement training programs for military operations
  • Strong understanding of Information Operations and Joint operational environments
  • Experience in conducting needs assessments and competency analyses
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the Apollo Solution Architect Team for Combatant Commands
  • Design enterprise training and workforce development solutions
  • Conduct training needs assessments and workforce readiness evaluations
  • Develop comprehensive training strategies and certification programs
  • Design instructional materials and digital learning content
  • Support hands-on training exercises and experiential learning activities
  • Collaborate across teams to align training solutions with mission requirements

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities
  • Parental leave policies
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance options
Full Job Description

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

As a member of the Apollo Solution Architect Team (ASAT), the selected candidate will design, develop, and implement enterprise-level training, education, workforce development, and knowledge-transfer solutions that support adoption of Apollo capabilities across all Combatant Commands. This role serves as the principal training and workforce development expert responsible for ensuring personnel, staffs, planners, analysts, and operational teams possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively employ Information Forces, operational intelligence, assessment methodologies, knowledge-management systems, analytics platforms, and emerging mission-support capabilities. This role develops enterprise learning architectures that support adoption of Apollo capabilities across CCMDs.


As a Training & Development Designer (SME), you will:

  • Serve as a senior member of the Apollo Solution Architect Team (ASAT), supporting all Combatant Commands and mission partners.
  • Design enterprise training and workforce development solutions supporting adoption of Apollo capabilities across planning, operations, intelligence, assessment, knowledge management, and Information Forces mission areas.
  • Conduct training needs assessments, skills-gap analyses, workforce readiness evaluations, and competency assessments.
  • Develop comprehensive training strategies, certification programs, professional development pathways, and workforce growth plans.
  • Design instructional systems, curricula, lesson plans, training materials, facilitator guides, student materials, and digital learning content.
  • Develop role-based learning solutions supporting OIE planners, ISIOs, assessment personnel, operational intelligence teams, knowledge managers, data analysts, Information Forces specialists, and leadership personnel.
  • Support development of tabletop exercises, workshops, simulations, scenario-based learning events, certification exercises, and experiential learning activities.
  • Integrate adult-learning principles, competency-based learning methodologies, and performance-support approaches into training solutions.
  • Collaborate with Solutions Managers, Solutions Designers, Plans & Operations SMEs, Assessment SMEs, Innovation SMEs, and operational stakeholders to ensure training solutions support mission requirements.
  • Develop change-management and capability-adoption strategies that accelerate implementation of new technologies, processes, workflows, and operational concepts.
  • Support train-the-trainer programs, knowledge-transfer initiatives, onboarding frameworks, and succession-planning activities.
  • Develop mechanisms to measure training effectiveness, user adoption, workforce readiness, and capability utilization.
  • Produce executive-level workforce development strategies, training roadmaps, certification frameworks, implementation plans, and learning program recommendations.
  • Identify best practices, lessons learned, and emerging workforce development methodologies that improve operational readiness and organizational performance.
  • Travel (CONUS/OCONUS) to support solution requirements across participating CCMDs.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have an active Secret security clearance.  
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Human Performance Technology, Workforce Development, National Security Studies, Military Studies, Information Operations, Training Management, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 11 years of experience supporting training development, instructional design, workforce development, organizational learning, capability adoption, or related mission areas.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing training programs, learning systems, professional development initiatives, or workforce transformation efforts.
  • Experience supporting military operations, Combatant Commands, Joint organizations, government training programs, or complex mission environments.
  • Strong understanding of OIE, Information Advantage, Information Forces integration, operational intelligence, campaign planning, and Joint operational environments.
  • Experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, workshops, exercises, simulations, or certification programs.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting training needs assessments, competency analyses, or workforce readiness evaluations.
  • Experience facilitating workshops, training courses, seminars, learning events, or professional development programs.
  • Strong written, verbal, facilitation, instructional, and executive briefing skills.
  • Ability to translate complex operational concepts into effective learning experiences and workforce development solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible.  Note:  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, Human Performance Improvement, Workforce Development, National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, or related discipline. 
  • 5 years supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Service Components, Joint Task Forces, or enterprise-level DoD initiatives.
  • Prior experience as an Instructional Designer, Training Program Manager, Organizational Development Specialist, Workforce Development Lead, Human Performance Specialist, Professional Military Education Instructor, or equivalent role.
  • Experience supporting Combatant Command training programs, Theater Campaign Plan workforce development efforts, capability-transition initiatives, or organizational modernization activities.
  • Experience designing training supporting OIE, IW, Operational Intelligence, PSYOP, Cyber, STO, JEMSO, KLE, Public Affairs, Assessment, Data Analytics, or Knowledge Management.
  • Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, Human Performance Improvement methodologies, competency-based education models, and adult-learning principles.
  • Experience developing eLearning solutions, digital learning platforms, Microsoft 365 training environments, simulation systems, or blended-learning programs.
  • Familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, C2IE, MAVEN, learning management systems, and collaboration environments.
  • PMP, CPTD, CPLP, ATD certifications, Instructional Systems Design certifications, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or equivalent professional credentials.
  • Experience working with C2IE (Command and Control of the Information Environment) and/or Maven platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience advising General Officers, Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, or equivalent leaders regarding workforce readiness, organizational learning, and capability adoption strategies.

Compensation Details:

$130,000 – $180,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

08/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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