Training Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, develop, review, update, and maintain technical manuals, user/operator guides, training materials, and related documentation.

• Create, revise, and sustain technical manuals, operator manuals, user guides, quick-reference guides, job aids, and training documentation.

• Design, organize, and maintain practical exercises, assessments, student handouts, background materials, instructional aids, and training tools.

• Review engineering documentation, system specifications, manufacturer manuals, software documentation, test reports, and other technical source materials.

• Translate complex technical procedures into clear, sequential, task-oriented instructions.

• Develop and update task-based training materials, which include performance steps, conditions, standards, troubleshooting procedures, system configuration procedures, and operator tasks.

• Integrate engineering change proposals, software updates, hardware modifications, configuration changes, lessons learned, and field feedback into technical documentation.

• Assist in the development of IMI products.

• Conduct quality-control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, grammar, terminology, formatting, consistency, and usability.

• Participate in equipment demonstrations, technical interchange meetings, training events, and field exercises.

• Maintain a working knowledge of assigned communication systems, software applications, network architectures, and associated support equipment.

• Collaborate with Training Developers and Team Leads to ensure technical documentation aligns with training strategies and mission requirements.

• Support the validation, verification, and development of the Logistics Demonstration process for technical publications.

• Aid in the development of documentation for Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

• Identify learning strategies necessary to meet customer learning needs.

• Assist with training needs analysis, implementation planning, sustainment, and validation/verification activities.

• Engage with government personnel to identify necessary activities, facilitate collaborative planning, review deliverables, and resolve issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or 12-15 years of relevant prior experience.

• Proven experience in developing technical manuals, user guides, training documentation, or other technical publications.

• Experience in interpreting and documenting complex technical systems, equipment, software, or communication processes.

• Capability to work effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and extract accurate information from highly technical discussions and source documentation.

• Strong skills in technical writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation.

• Ability to create task-oriented, step-by-step procedures.

• Keen attention to detail and the capacity to identify technical inconsistencies or missing information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Visio.

• Competence in managing multiple documentation projects, revisions, and competing deadlines.

• Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with government and contractor personnel.

• Must be willing to travel at least 40% of the year.

• Experience supporting U.S. Army C5ISR, tactical communications, networking, or Command and Control systems.

• Familiarity with Army technical publications and documentation processes.

• Previous experience as a Training Developer, Technical Writer, Instructor, Maintainer, Communications Specialist, or SME.

• Experience in developing or revising Army Technical Manuals (TMs) and related training products.

• Knowledge of MIL-STD, Army publication standards, configuration management, and technical data management.

• Experience working with software-intensive systems and documenting procedures related to software updates and configuration changes.

• Ability to regularly sit, walk, and/or stand throughout various times during the day.

• Capacity to repetitively use hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office and maintenance power equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits.

• Retirement match.