Training and Development Specialist - Journeyman

Training and Development Specialist - Journeyman

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Training and Development Specialist - Journeyman to provide support for our government customer in Oak Harbor, Washington.

• Provide specialized knowledge and expertise in aviation electronics, particularly at the intermediate level, for training development and support.
• Advise and consult various NAWCTSD Orlando acquisition functions and other Navy and DOD organizations on matters relating to the AT-I Navy Rating.
• Translate technical information for training development teams, ensuring training content is accurate and relevant.
• Review and audit training materials designed for training instructors.
• Validate training source materials.
• Provide knowledge and expertise in the operation, employment, maintenance, or repair of systems, subsystems, or equipment related to military training systems.
• Assure the technical and operational accuracy of the subject matter undergoing training product development.
• Support the Instructional Systems Analysts in identifying/validating training requirements.
• Support the Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist in developing human performance metrics.
• Support the development of target audience learning profiles.
• Provide technical expertise in developing straw man task lists to expedite the task analysis process.
• Support the Instructional Systems Analyst in determining the most appropriate courseware presentation and media for the subject matter.
• Provide consultation concerning the level of difficulty of assessment items.
• Support the development of POA&M(s), research proposals, research designs and strategies, progress reports, and prepare final reports.
• Communicate with professionals in the field of military and industrial training and transfer the advances in instructional technology for collecting and evaluating data to assigned tasks.
• Provide guidance for meetings and conferences to coordinate research efforts and provide an interface with other technical codes of NAWCTSD Orlando and other training activities and agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

BA or BS in any discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

• Approximately five (5) or more years of experience serving as a Naval Aviation Electronics Intermediate Level Technician or equivalent.
• Approximately five (5) or more years of experience with human behavior studies; should also have a background in enhancing training, especially for military members.
• Approximately three (3) or more years of experience in DoD training, especially Navy training.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

EOE, including Disability/Vets