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Training IPT Lead for Army ISR Training Program - Greenville, TX
General Dynamics C4 Systems' Battle Management Systems Division designs, develops, and integrates highly sophisticated command, control, and communications systems for the U.S. military, federal agencies, civil governments and related international customers. These state-of-the-art, integrated systems combine advanced visualization software and multi-sensor inputs to provide near real-time situational awareness to tactical decision makers. Our engineers help transform large amounts of complex data into useful information that is clearly and intuitively presented to end users, enabling them to make better-informed decisions. We design and develop systems and software for a wide range of global missions including: battle command; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; airspace management; crisis and emergency management; peace keeping and contingency operations; drug intervention, and public safety.
Training Project Lead for the Army ISR Training Program. Will lead the training development and conduct for the Army ISR Training Program. The TIPT Lead shall ensure that the training program meets all aspects of the contracted work. The Training IPT lead shall collaborate with the flight crew device manufacturer and training subcontractors relative to training course material development and commonality with the Mission Operators’ and Pilot training materials.
The Training IPT Leader shall manage the training development schedule and products for the operators, pilots, supervisors, maintenance personnel and staff planners/leadership and Army ISR Training Program training. The Training Lead shall ensure the training complies with and supports the Army ISR Training Program Capabilities Development Document (CDD) and support an Army’s System Training Plan. The Lead shall implement the necessary processes and procedures. Manage the use of curricula, techniques, training devices, simulators, IETMS. Also, the Training Lead shall ensure necessary equipment to train personnel to operate, support, and maintain Army ISR Training Program. Instructor and key personnel training (IKPT) and new equipment training (NET) shall be managed by the Lead. Lastly, the Lead shall plan for follow-on training for sustainment, homestation and institutional ‘school house’ training.
Must have Army training domain knowledge – Army ISR domain knowledge strongly desired. Must have experience working with and leading subcontractors.
Responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality, comprehensive training products and services for GDC4S government and commercial customers and end users.
Proficient with the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process as it relates to New Equipment Training, Classroom Instruction, Computer Based Training, Advanced Distributed Learning, and Interactive Multimedia Instruction development.
Responsibilities include conduct of assessments for determined training, accurately identify target audiences, validate and develop training materials including course objectives, learning objectives, curriculum outlines, and evaluate methodologies and program delivery; formulate development and instructional strategy in conformance with selected/recommended training methods and media; communicate clear understanding of customer needs and overall product acceptability; contribute to development focus, structure, clarity, conciseness, and interactive strategy; coordinate with development team members to produce individual lessons; and assist with general administrative functions. Develop standards and criteria of curriculum design and evaluation.
Specific areas of responsibility for the Training IPT Lead will include:
Customer Intimacy from training management perspective:
• Works with Customers in support of Program Management and Project Leads
• Supports Training Section Manager and Training Strategist
Project Execution:
• Overall responsibility for the training aspects of the program, to include the acquisition of critical resources and personnel
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of training efforts within area of responsibility
Provides Leadership in:
• Defining “Technology” strategy across multiple projects or technical domains
• Ensuring “Creativity” within teams by maximizing the utilization of available resources
• Ensuring “Risk” is managed by all engineering teams
• Taking “Accountability and Ownership” for technical and organizational issues within the teams by initiating the resolution process where applicable
Process Ownership:
• Ensures process compliance of all training activity in area of responsibility
Leadership Traits:
• Highly disciplined
• Lead Communicator (program manager, project team, and internal management)
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Internally focused
• Conservative balance
Leads the Detailed Execution of Projects:
• Leads team consisting of other Instructional Systems Designers, Instructional Programmers, and Graphics Artists from various companies and domains
• Process driven focus for program execution
• Applies knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
• Leads Project Reviews and participates in Technical Peer Reviews
• Understands and Provides input to the Integrated Master Schedule
• Understands Earned Value, inlcuding Cost and Schedule Variances
• Provides mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Breaks down barriers to progress and motivates less experienced members of the team to action
• Tracks Action Items, Ensures CDRL’s are delivered on-time
• Expert in all of our processes and is an advocate of Continual Process Improvement
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Technical Education, Instructional Technology, Engineering, Liberal Arts or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
A minimum of 15 years of experience with will all aspects of technical training program development and production. 7 years supervisor/management experience in a technical training organization or technical position working on complex systems, networks, hardware and software application. is
required. Master's degree is preferred.
Experience with military training is essential requirements for this position. Experience working with nominal supervision as part of an integrated and dispersed team, exercise strong verbal communication and presentation skills along with excellent organizational skills, communicate effectively with multiple audiences and internal functional departments to include engineering, program management, contract management, and modeling and simulation.
Experienced at establishing and implementing techniques and procedures for web-enabled, interactive multi-media hardware and software operation, assist in developing hardware and software configuration management procedures used in various training products/programs. Ensure less experienced team members are mentored and effectively encourage trades across technical, contract, and program domains of a project.
Implements the organizational learning solutions needs in accordance with the requirements of multiple projects or technical domains. Effectively encourages technical trading of information across multiple projects or technical domains. Ensures teams are maximizing the utilization of available resources. Ensures that all Learning Solutions teams are active in managing their respective risk profiles. Accountable for technical and organizational issues within the teams managed. Initiates the resolution process. Some contact with customers, project leaders and technical leaders. Regular contact with Training Section Manager and all other personnel in area of responsibility. Some contact with business unit management.
Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of an integrated team. Communicates and interacts effectively with multiple audiences and internal functional departments to include business unit management, program management, engineering, contract management, modeling and simulation, training, and visual multi-media. Demonstrated experience with team leadership, group coordination, business development, and project management is required. Experience and collaboration with external teams is required. Experience with technical and cost proposal development, subcontractor SOW development, making customer and management presentations, leading IPT meetings, and performing program status activities is required. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
Candidate must be familiar with typical Learning Solutions development activities. Candidate must have experience leading, mentoring, and motivating technical staff and bridging communications across a team. Individual must show history and interest in engaging in continuous learning. Individual should have a knowledge of the Systems Approach to Training/Instructional Systems Design (SAT/ISD) methodologies and processes. Candidate must have experience in management of supportability teams and courseware development teams across multiple programs, with special emphasis in design influence, requirements analysis, and Front End, Job, and Task analyses. Recent experience with Interactive Multimedia Instruction is required. Experience with simulation-based distributed training and collaborative training across networked system architectures is highly desirable. Thorough knowledge of desktop applications and operating systems to include MS Office products and Windows XP.
Knowledge and implementation of Miltary standards such as SCORM 2004, S1000D, and Section 508.
Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Objective Force requirements and Training Acquisition processes is beneficial. Familiarity with state-of-the-art Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) and e-Learning requirements is desired
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Self-directed/ self-starting ability
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate less experienced technical staff
• Demonstrated ability to bridge communication across a team
• Ability to engage in continuous learning
• Skilled at executing complex tasks
• Effective communication with managers and teammates
Other experience desired: Prior military service in a training or technical position related to the development of IMI products and familiarity with the Army's TRADOC
training development methodologies. Secret level U.S. DoD security clearance is required. TS level U.S. DoD security clearance is desirable.
May be required to deploy and train US Forces in CONUS or OCONUS field location
May be required to qualify for and possess driver’s license and security clearance/SCI (secret – top secret)
Travel may be required
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