Meteorology and Oceanography Training Subject Matter Expert (METOC)

This position will require 50% support at CNIWTG HQ N5 at JEBLC and 50% support at IWTD Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Base.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between IWTG leadership, government staff, and contractor teams for the development and maintenance of training courses and associated instructional materials.
• Design, write, and develop instructional content and learning materials that support effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Develop and review learning objectives and training goals for both new and existing curricula.
• Apply the Plan, Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (PADDIE) methodology across the full lifecycle of course development.
• Convert and adapt instructional materials across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led training, eLearning, virtual instruction, and blended learning.
• Develop and maintain performance support materials such as online knowledge bases, job aids, quick reference guides, and other digital learning resources.
• Apply learning theory and instructional design principles to optimize training effectiveness.
• Support the evaluation of training programs using established evaluation methods and metrics.
• Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.
• Conduct “train-the-trainer” sessions in classroom, virtual, or remote environments to support training implementation.
• Assist the government with the integration of instructional software and technologies within the IWTD enterprise.
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize technical source material into clear, concise, and effective instructional products.

Requirements

• Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 10+ years demonstrated expertise in the field of Meteorology.
• 8 years of Naval Experience with Fleet Weather experience.
• Familiarity with the Navy Curriculum Development Process and NAVEDTRA 130B series standards.
• Experience developing or converting training materials into Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI), blended learning, or modern courseware delivery formats.
• Knowledge of learning theory, instructional design, and instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated experience applying the PADDIE instructional design methodology throughout the course development lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information into well-written instructional content.
• Knowledge of training evaluation methodologies and the ability to implement multiple levels of evaluation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional or multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior military experience supporting Meteorology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Oceanography or Meteorology (preferred).

Pay

US: $90,000 to $103,000

Benefits

• 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.