Senior IT Training Specialist

Job Category: Training

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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At CACI, our philosophy of employee development and advancement rests on a cultural foundation of providing unlimited and equal opportunity for growth, recognition, and rewards. We provide the environment, support and responsive, available management to nurture and stretch your abilities. We also offer a career mobility program to make it easy to build a dynamic career at CACI and offer flexible work schedule arrangements to support work/life balance.

What You’ll Get to Do:

CACI is seeking an expert IT Training specialist to train technical personnel on the operations and maintenance of a diverse range of satellite communications systems. 

More About the Role: 

• Conducts comprehensive and complex training covering a range of satellite communications systems to include commercial, X-band, and even tactical systems.

• Designs and develops complex technical training programs and curricula, both on-site and on-line, for employees on various pertinent satellite systems.

• Researches and assists in writing technical and user manuals to support training.  

• Works with engineering, technical support, and/or applicable area to ensure that material is accurate and reflects current product features. 

• Gathers, reviews and analyzes course evaluations to determine effectiveness of training sessions.  

• Prepares recommendations and reports to senior level personnel and/or management.  

• Implements approved revisions to course materials as necessary to improve training effectiveness. 

• Works with senior level personnel and business units/technical areas to conduct needs assessments to ensure training needs are met. 

• Provides support with the installation hardware and designated software on designated automation equipment within the classroom environment. 

• Updates classroom training materials such as student handouts, lesson plans, overhead slides, and practical exercises, as required due to new software, hardware or tasks from the client.  

• Provides guidance and direction to less experienced trainers utilizing strong technical and training skills.

• Develops and presents complex training of unique telecommunications platforms and systems to include complex Local and Wide Area Networks; System Administration and Network Logical Provisioning. Coordinates with Operations and Engineering elements to identify and verify applicability of existing curriculum to ensure all material is current and within defined standards.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Top-Secret Clearance with Poly

• Versed in operation, function and application of most types of satellite communications terminals.

• Be willing to obtain if required an industry or government recognized certification as an instructor, such as CompTIA CTT+ 

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office automation tools, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarization with today’s on-line training environments

• Experienced in developing various types of documentation, such as training manuals, student manuals, and reference material

• Willing to travel abroad to conduct training

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the customer's IT infrastructure, platforms, security practices, and Basic Telecommunications Training Program familiarity.

Additional Skills:

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Infrastructure skills (racking and stacking equipment)

• Knowledge of the customer's communications requirements, particularly as they pertain to satellite communications

• Troubleshooting

Desired Skills:

• Experience being a Field Engineer, Satellite Specialist and/or classroom instructor is highly desired.

• Experience with the Blackboard Learning System and/or distance learning systems.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,800 - $180,200