Systems Planning & Analysis
Training and Development Specialist
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is hiring a Training and Development Specialist. The role involves assisting in systems engineering and testing and evaluation programs for the Department of Homeland Security, developing course curriculum, and administering courses and workshops in line with DHS standards.
Highlights
- Assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs supporting DHS.
- Develop course curriculum and administer training related to DHS T&E standards and guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Homeland Security Acquisition Institute (HSAI) for curriculum updates.
- Require proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent certifications.
- Require 5+ years of experience in training and instructional design.
- Certifications required include DHS T&E Level 3, DAU T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP.
- Must possess strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
- Active Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
- Work onsite at SPA Headquarters with regular visits to VA and DC customer sites.
Training and Development Specialist Full Description
Training and Development Specialist
US-VA-Alexandria
ID 2026-22819
Category Program & Project Management, Financial and Contract Support
Security Clearance Requirement Secret
Type Regular Full-Time
Level Mid-level
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic, and analytical support to customers with missions in national security, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields such as countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, and transportation safety.
We have a future need for a Training and Development Specialist to provide hybrid support at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC.
Responsibilities
The candidate will assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Will assist the Senior instructor in developing course curriculum, and the administration of courses and workshops related to DHS T&E standards and guidelines. The instructor shall work with Homeland Security Acquisition Institute (HSAI) in the implementation of all curriculum updates.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree or equivalent credits/certifications.
- 5+ years of experience with background in Training and Instructional Design
- DHS T&E Level 3 Certification, DAU T&E Practitioner (level 2/3) Certification, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional)
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal formats, with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work onsite at SPA’s Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with flexibility to regularly visit customer locations in VA and DC.
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Desired:
- Experience in providing assistance to program planning and oversight, exercise, development, execution and evaluation; system level analysis; system integration support inclusive of understanding of threats and vulnerability; technical assessment & evaluation to support and complement the Government’s technical experts in applying both acquisition efforts and RDT&E towards accomplishing the DHS mission.
- Prior experience supporting DHS programs.
- Active DHS Suitability.
SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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