Team Lead Instructor/SME

Valiant is seeking a skilled individual to work as an Team Lead - Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a USG Customer based in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage day-to-day operations of training course in conjunction with the Course Directors
• Manage cadre of Instructors to effectively support the training course
• Assist and advise Program Management in course planning and staffing initiatives
• Create, manage, and maintain the course matrix
• Identify and evaluate qualifications for Role Player (RP) and Augmented Specialized Trainer (ASTs) candidates
• Coordinate with program support team on all RP and AST scheduling
• Lead and oversee training of new ASTs
• Support customer in course development and implementation
• Design, oversee and coordinate hands on training exercises
• Act as a technical SME
• Act as a mentor to new USG officers
• Coordinate multi-office training exercises in conjunction with the Administrative Support Team
• Works with our government client Course Directors and their management with identifying, recommending, and implementing changes to the course content and course materials using feedback obtained from students, and/or other members of the contractor and government teams.
• Other duties as assigned

CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required at time of application

• The applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within USG course development and implementation
• 10+ years of experience in a technical mission area as a SME
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing specific course materials and training activities
• 5+ years of experience providing classroom and facilitated instruction
• Experience interfacing consistently and effectively with customers to define requirements, identify issues, negotiate changes, problem solve, meet deadlines, and manage priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Highly dependable, adaptable, and organized individual with the ability to multi-task
• Reliable, self-motivated, good time management, and results-oriented
• Proactive and prompt with a strong attention to detail demonstrating sound judgement
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10 days at a time and up to 6 times a year to support training
• Ability to be flexible with time and may be required to work into the evening and/or weekends as necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.