Corporate Operations Training Lead ROLE We need an experienced Corporate Operations Training Lead at the Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization Directorate (SEA 21). SEA 21 is the Navy’s center of excellence for managing the lifecycle of its surface fleet. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance, modernization, and inactivation activities, SEA 21 ensures that surface ships are effectively supported from introduction to retirement. The directorate integrates logistics, programmatic oversight, training, and technical solutions to help extend ship life, enhance efficiency, and align fleet capabilities with evolving requirements. In this role, you will lead the design, delivery, and standardization of training efforts across SEA 21 directorates, ensuring workforce readiness in the use of business processes, digital tools, and communication standards. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze training needs to develop new training curriculum and programs and modify and improve existing curriculum and programs.
Plan, develop, and provide training and development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, online training, demonstrations, and on-the-job training.
Coordinate established courses and training with training and services provided through other Navy organizations.
Confer with the Government and identify and assess training needs based on projected changes to ship systems, system processes, and other factors.
Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Review and evaluate training programs for compliance with government standards and regulations.
Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of professional experience related to training and development
Demonstrated experience training other training and development contractors to ensure their competency.
Supervisory skills to oversee other training and development contractors to ensure their satisfactory support.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in related field
LOCATION
Washington, DC 20376
Primarily remote. May require onsite visits for urgent/emergent requirements or in-person meetings.
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government
Secret Security Clearance Required
CLIENT
SEA21 - Director of Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization, and Sustainment
TRAVEL
Some travel may be required
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.