Training Specialist

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Training Specialist

Location

SELLERS & ASSOCIATES - US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking a Training Specialist to work in Port Hueneme, CA. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and managing high-impact training programs that support mission readiness and workforce development. You will work closely with government stakeholders at Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS), subject matter experts (SMEs), and cross-functional teams to deliver effective instructional solutions, ensure training objectives are met, and continuously improve learning outcomes across multiple platforms and environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum for Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Instructor-Led Electronic (ILE), and Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)
• Conduct training system analysis, including Job Task Analysis (JTA)
• Develop and maintain instructional materials, including lesson plans, courseware, and evaluation tools
• Apply instructional design models and methodologies to improve training effectiveness
• Evaluate training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure training aligns with mission and operational requirements
• Utilize courseware development and authoring tools for training delivery (standalone and enterprise systems)
• Lead or support multidisciplinary training development teams
• Integrate instructional technologies, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and assessment tools

Salary Range: $72,000-77,000

Job Requirements

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, training development, or learning program management
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Instructional Systems Design, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing ILT, ILE, and IMI training programs
• Formal coursework in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Instructional design principles and methodologies
  • Training evaluation techniques and assessment development
  • Development of training materials and learner analysis
  • Instructional technology applications (LMS, assessment systems, gamification)
  
  
  
  
• Experience performing training system analysis and design, including Job Task Analysis (JTA)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and web-based collaboration tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of grammatical accuracy
• Working knowledge of the Naval Correspondence Manual
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document and training material development and management

Must Have Skills

• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Experience using courseware development tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate or similar)
• Direct experience supporting DoD or Navy training programs
• Background in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Naval Construction Force (NCF)
  • Underwater Construction Team (UCT)
  • NAVFAC Facilities Engineering or planning
  • Senior enlisted or Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer experience
  
  
  
  
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary training design and development teams
• Experience working on DoD contracts, preferably Navy or NAVFAC programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Required KSAs: Demonstrated knowledge of instructional systems design, training systems analysis, and performance improvement methodologies; skill in conducting training needs assessments, job and task analysis, and performance gap analysis; ability to design, develop, and evaluate instructor-led, blended, and technology-enabled training and assessment products; skill in applying systems thinking, job design, and process improvement techniques to training solutions; ability to research and apply emerging instructional technologies appropriate to audience, environment, and operational context; skill in structured writing, instructional writing, and test-item development; ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams; skill in facilitating workshops, meetings, and training events; ability to support and troubleshoot training system applications and functionality; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; and ability to support training missions aligned with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) and similar federal training organizations.

Travel %

0 - 10%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.