Job Description

Description

We are seeking a skilled Training Specialist to join our team. The Training Specialist will develop and deliver technical training curriculum, instructional materials, and hands‑on training events to ensure military and government personnel are fully prepared to operate and maintain assigned systems. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective instructional content and provide engaging training in classroom, laboratory, and field environments. Support will take place at the Gov Site in Crane IN. IPA00000503

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical training curricula and instructional materials in accordance with Navy training standards and instructional systems design (ISD) methodologies.
• Design and produce training products including instructor‑led training (ILT), computer‑based training (CBT), simulator‑based training, and interactive courseware.
• Deliver technical instruction to military, government, and contractor personnel, ensuring comprehension, operational proficiency, and adherence to system procedures.
• Translate complex engineering and technical information into structured lesson plans, instructional modules, and student guides that facilitate effective learning.
• Conduct hands‑on training events, demonstrations, and practical exercises to reinforce system operation and technical concepts.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through student testing, performance evaluations, and feedback analysis, and revise instructional materials as necessary.
• Support new system fielding, capability upgrades, and technology insertions by integrating updated technical information into training curricula.
• Develop and maintain training assessments, testing materials, and evaluation metrics to measure trainee knowledge and performance.
• Document training activities, student performance, and curriculum updates in accordance with DoD and contractor quality standards.
• Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and training teams to ensure training materials remain aligned with current system configurations and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Systems Design, Psychology, Training Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience supporting technical instruction, training program development, or instructional design.
• Experience serving as a military instructor, training specialist, or technical trainer supporting DoD programs.
• Experience developing technical curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials for complex systems or equipment.
• Hands‑on technical experience with defense systems, electronics, unmanned systems, or related technologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences in classroom and operational training environments.
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training events, fielding activities, and customer training requirements.
• Sufficient technical aptitude to rapidly learn system functionality and effectively train others on system operation and maintenance.
• Equivalent military training instructor experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Ability to obtain Group I/II Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Pilot Certification.
• Must be able to pass an FAA Class III Physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee‑focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end‑to‑end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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