Senior Training Specialist

Position Title: Senior Training Specialist

Location: Portland, OR | Full-Time

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Cybervance combines advanced cybersecurity expertise with proven federal contracting experience to deliver innovative, mission‑focused solutions for U.S. Government agencies. We are committed to helping our partners achieve measurable improvements in security and resilience.

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Training Specialist who is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of advanced training programs that support organizational readiness, technical excellence, and mission success. This role serves as a subject‑matter authority and instructional leader, shaping training strategy, mentoring junior trainers, and ensuring programs align with evolving threats, technologies, and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate has deep domain knowledge, strong instructional design expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering high‑impact training across diverse audiences.

• Incorporate existing phishing simulation tool, KnowBe4, to execute monthly campaigns and integrate the campaign results into the overall training and awareness program.
• Develop annual, role‑based, and ad‑hoc training modules.
• Track participation, provide metrics, and deliver quarterly or monthly reports on program effectiveness and areas for improvement, as applicable.
• Coordinate the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities each October in collaboration with the Office of Chief Information Officer’s program and teams.

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive training strategies and curricula.
• Define learning objectives, success metrics, and certification or qualification pathways.
• Align training programs with organizational risk, mission goals, compliance, and operational needs.
• Serve as a senior advisor to leadership on workforce readiness and skill gaps.
• Design complex, multi‑level training curricula, labs, simulations, and scenario‑based exercises.
• Develop and maintain advanced instructional materials, including:
  • Instructor‑led courses
  • Hands‑on technical labs
  • Tabletop and operational exercises
• Ensure content reflects current technologies, threat landscapes, and best practices.
• Deliver advanced instructor‑led training, workshops, and executive briefings.
• Facilitate complex exercises such as incident response simulations or operational drills.
• Adapt instruction for technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level training staff or instructors.
• Review and approve training materials for accuracy, relevance, and instructional quality.
• Establish training standards, templates, and best practices.
• Measure training effectiveness using assessments, metrics, and stakeholder feedback.
• Continuously improve programs based on lessons learned, incidents, and operational feedback.
• Maintain training documentation, records, and compliance artifacts.
• Partner with security, IT, SOC, HR, and leadership teams to identify training needs.
• Support onboarding, certifications, and continuing education initiatives.
• Contribute to audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation efforts related to training.

• 7+ years of experience in training, education, cybersecurity, IT, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience leading training programs or curricula.
• Strong understanding of relevant technical or operational domains (e.g., cybersecurity, IT, SOC operations).
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Experience mentoring instructors or training staff.

• Experience delivering advanced cyber, SOC, or technical operations training.
• Familiarity with instructional design models and adult learning principles.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and training platforms.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, Security+, or instructional certifications).
• Experience in government, defense, or regulated environments.