Training Lead – Top Secret/SCI | Virginia Beach, VA

About the role

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is seeking a Training Lead to support operations in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD Top Secret/SCI. The base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on geographic location and experience.

Responsibilities

As a Training Lead, you will play a critical role in serving U.S. government missions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the activities related to various training and educational programs for an organization
• Studying and identifying individual or group training needs, and administering plans, procedures, and programs to meet training needs
• Developing a variety of training aids and materials
• Keeping informed of new training methods
• Determining the appropriateness of contracting with outside vendors to accomplish the organization's training goals and objectives
• Analyzing training program effectiveness and submitting reports and recommendations to management
• Preparing and approving budgets and travel plans
• Recruiting, hiring, training staff, evaluating employee performance, and recommending or initiating promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
• Monitoring surveillance systems, alarms, and video equipment in the global security operations center (GSOC)
• Designing and delivering programs to train all levels of personnel
• Developing tests and visual aids, conducting training classes, and developing criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities
• Coordinating with and assisting the client's site leads in the day-to-day execution of their Training and Qualification program
• Aiding in the preparation of required site assessment documentation
• Participating as a member of an assessment team to fully and accurately evaluate client system requirements
• Utilizing various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities, and identify mitigation approaches
• Reviewing program and site documentation and providing recommendations to client leadership
• Developing, implementing, and managing positional qualification standards for the client's 24x7 watch standers and system engineers
• Creating and submitting deliverables accurately and on time
• Conducting routine project status meetings with Government Project Managers and Cambridge's project team
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are satisfactory, clear, and concise, prior to submitting to the Government
• Facilitating or participating in the creation of document deliverables, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Analyses of Alternatives, Project Status Reports, Project and System Design Reviews, etc.
• Working closely with Navy and Cambridge Management to continually improve enterprise processes and promote compliance with industry best practices such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Ensuring project deadlines are kept and ensuring tasks remain within project scope
• Reporting on Project Performance to Government and Contractor Program Managers
• Managing Stakeholders' Expectations through routine communication and status meetings

Requirements

The following are required for this position:

• Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position
• BS degree and 5 years of experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Ability to establish confidence and credibility with managers and senior level Navy leaders and the ability to foster open communications within teams
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Technical expertise in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position
• Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions
• Ability to proactively manage projects with no supervision, resolving action items, issues, and risks

Skills

The following skills are required for this position:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to establish confidence and credibility with managers and senior level Navy leaders
• Ability to foster open communications within teams
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio

Benefits

Cambridge International Systems offers a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition and training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on geographic location and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, with up to 30% travel required. Overnight stays are likely, and periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work, may be required.