Training and Development Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Deliverables Management, Project Deliverables, Taking Initiative, Training and Development

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Training and Development Manager.  Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Training & Development Manager supporting Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 5 Undersea Systems. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As the Training & Development Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on your leadership as you join the Navy and Marine Corps Sector to guide a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. In this role, you will support the training and development efforts for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) command and control systems for the Department of Navy (DON), Department of War (DoW), and other government agency projects. As the Training & Development Manager, you will Plan, direct, and coordinate operations across multiple projects; Formulate policies, oversee daily operations, and manage the use of materials and human resources; Act as the overall training and development manager and administrator for the contracted effort, reporting directly to the contract Program Manager.

In this role, a typical day may include:

Training Manager:

• Lead development, delivery, and sustainment of all training products supporting the AN/SQQ‑89 A(V)15 Surface ASW Combat System.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, fleet commands, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), and OEMs to identify training needs and align curriculum with system upgrades, baselines, and modernization schedules.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of Training Support Packages (TSPs), including instructor guides, student guides, lab materials, and integrated learning tools.
• Manage training pipeline planning and delivery across shore-based schools, fleet concentration areas, and onboard ship training evolutions.
• Ensure compliance with Navy training standards, including NAVEDTRA requirements, TSRA processes, and associated ILS documentation.
• Supervise a team of instructors, curriculum developers, and SMEs to ensure consistent, high‑quality training outcomes.
• Track training effectiveness through assessments, feedback loops, fleet performance indicators, and alignment with system readiness objectives.
• Support development and integration of simulation tools, virtual/augmented training environments, and blended‑learning solutions.
• Maintain training configuration control to ensure courseware accuracy with evolving technical documentation, system changes, and engineering updates.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, metrics, and briefings to program leadership and government customers.
• Coordinate training logistics including schedules, resource allocation, classroom utilization, and student tracking.

           

Requirements:

• Possess and maintain an active DoW Secret clearance which will be required by the contractor in the performance of their work to enter classified spaces, review data and access networks
• Master’s degree w/ 5 years of direct Navy Training & Development experience, or Bachelor’s degree w/ 9 years direct Navy Training & Development experience. Or 15 years of direct Navy Training & Development experience
• US citizenship required

Job Location: Onsite and/or Fully Remote within the US

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chesapeake

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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