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Training Architect and Systems Engineer
- Lockheed Martin (Orlando, FL)
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**Description:** At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems \(RMS\), we are driven by innovation and integrity\. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee\. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, and education\. Come and experience your future\!
This role is part time and is intended to support a small, expert team of Training System Architects \(TSAs\)\. The workload will vary depending on emerging tasking\. The demand will range from 20 hrs per week to 40 hrs during times of high\-priority demands\. High\-priority demand is not expected often\. The selected candidate will be expected to craft executable, holistic training solutions that apply Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation \(ADDIE\); Systems Approach to Training \(SAT\); and Science of Learning principles to meet customer needs/requirements within cost, time, and resource constraints\. These solutions include definition of the curriculum and the associated training system elements required to provide an effective and efficient learning experience for the students\. The training solution, along with customer specifications, drives training system requirements for other engineering specialties including quantities and types of training devices\.
The TSA is a core member of capture teams, from early customer engagement \(i\.e\., pre\-RFP\) through contract negotiations\. Typically, the TSA is a key player in the stand\-up of the Curriculum Development Team and serves as a resource for that team over the course of the contract\.
TSA Responsibilities
• Identifies the customer’s training needs, requirements, and constraints, from early in the customer contact phase through contract negotiations
• Supports the development of a training solution that provides an effective and efficient learning experience within those boundaries, and ensures documentation of that solution as it morphs from initial CONOPS through contract award
• Incorporates innovations and best practices into technical solutions \(and shares lessons learned and best practices with other TSAs/project teams\)
• Ensures the training solution is appropriately integrated with the activities of other engineering specialities and the program office
• Serves as Training solution advisor on LM pursuits, coordinating and integrating curriculum development elements \(e\.g\., BOEs, IMS and Risk Registry inputs\) from non\-Science of Learning entities \(e\.g\., instructional designers, SMEs, courseware developers\) to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work \(or equivalent\) and LM policies and procedures
• Presents recommendations/solutions to potential customers and LM leadership
Requisite TSA Competencies
• Is a thought leader in innovative training architectures, devices, approaches and the latest methods of training within industry
• Understands the “big picture” \(at schoolhouse level\) and how elements of the training system come together to create an effective and efficient training program
• Has expertise in entire ADDIE/SAT process and can articulate risks associated with deviating from established process when circumstances require that action
• Can communicate training solutions at high and low level of detail
• Can facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate feasible alternatives
• Can apply TSA principles/approaches to multiple mission areas/program types
• Can effectively manage TSA\-related tasks, inputs, and support personnel through proposal process, and provide effective guidance to the Curriculum Development Team after Contract Award
• Is sensitive to customer non\-training requirements \(to include cultural/political sensitivities that impact training solution\)
• Has awareness of other technical solutions that can be applied to current tech solution
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately partner with internal LM functions \(e\.g\., systems engineering\), LM corporate entities, customers, and non\-LM
Basic Qualifications:
\- Ability to obtain a security clearance
\- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education\.
\- 12 years of training development, courseware development or instructor experience
\- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Desired Skills:
\- Prior military flight training experience
\- Master Training Specialist qualification
\- Familiar with Systems Engineering processes
\- Requirement analysis experience
\- Instructional Courseware Design \(ICD\) experience
\- Instructional System Design \(ISD\) experience
\- Completed published research in the Science of Learning \(SoL\) field
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part\-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process\.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** No
**Career Area:** Systems Engineering: System Architecture
**Type:** Part\-Time
**Shift:** First
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