Training Specialist

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission. 

Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems. 

Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. 

United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate. 

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Training Specialist based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely. 

Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. 

Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. 

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. 

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. 

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? 

The Training Specialist will have experience in the implementation of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and in the delivery of training to trainers and/or system end users. The systems will be predominantly IT systems which require both user and maintainer training.   Required to be fully conversant with the execution of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and have the ability to interface and obtain information from lots of different stakeholders. 

Be able to execute and document the following constituent parts of a TNA. 

Target Audience Description 

Operational Task Analysis 

Training Gap Analysis 

Training Options Analysis 

TNA Report production 

Be able to produce a Training Plan which details overall tasks, schedule and deliverable milestones for the training programme. Be able to deliver the following training processes:- 

Training Design. The process that integrates the findings of the TNA and provides the Enabling Objectives (EOs) and Key Learning Points (KLPs) from the overall Training Objectives (TOs). Ability to liaise with the customer and co-ordinate/shape training around Authority provided training courses in related subjects (e.g. Radio courses, TAK courses, basic networking, etc). 

Training Build. This element converts training design documentation into creating course material for classroom-based lessons and electronic materials. The candidate will also deliver the continued development and ownership of all related documentation and training/support manuals. 

Training Delivery. The physical delivery of training during initial, continuation and steady state training. Owning the organisation, set-up and connectivity of the training rooms required to demonstrate capabilities. Support the key/maintain/sign for Crypto/GFX required for the training courses. The training document will include planning the schedule, major considerations and student numbers. 

Updates and Amendments. Course feedback and programmatic additions that will have an effect on how the training is delivered effectively. 

The candidate will be required to hold UK security clearances (DV). 

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.