What are the responsibilities and job description for the UxS Training SME position at PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC?
Position title: Training SME
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance required: SECRET
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Design, deliver, and evaluate Initial Qualification Training (IQT) programs aligned to operational objectives and mission requirements; ensure courses meet established standards and timelines.
- Instruct classroom and practical/hands on sessions; develop and validate curricula, lesson plans, training aids, and assessments that support operators, maintainers, payload specialists, and mission commanders across multiple UxS platforms.
- Coordinate training schedules, facilities, ranges/labs, equipment, simulators, and student administration to enable seamless execution of training activities.
- Analyze training data and outcomes; recommend continuous improvements to content, delivery methods, and evaluation frameworks to enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Create customized courses and learning paths specific to platform capabilities, mission profiles, and role based competencies.
- Provide training to Government personnel to enable independent training delivery; develop T3 materials, coach instructors, and support certification processes.
- Compliance & Standards: Apply applicable training standards, policies, and best practices; maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements.
- Deliverables:
- Training Reports: Session summaries, metrics, after action reviews (AARs), and recommendations.
- Student Administration: Attendance records, evaluation results, proficiency tracking, and certification logs.
- Courseware & Materials: Syllabi, lesson plans, instructor guides, student handbooks, simulator/lab checklists, and assessment instruments.
- Train the Trainer Package: course materials, instructor checklists, and certification records supporting Government led training.
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating platforms (UAV, USV, UUV, UGV).
- Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining UxS platforms (UAV, USV, UUV, UGV).
- Able to demonstrate understanding of operations.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of maintenance procedures, safety protocols, relevant regulations.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles.
- Familiarity with DoD instructional systems design models.
- Completed and current Basic Life Support (BLS - AED and CPR).
- Fully understands CNSWCINST 1500.1A NSW High Risk Training Safety.