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Posted: February 19, 2026 (2 days ago)

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TRAINING SPECIALIST

Naval Education and Training Command

Department of the Navy

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$51,210 - $81,436

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves designing, developing, and evaluating training programs for Navy personnel, using specialized software to create course materials and ensure program effectiveness.

A good fit would be someone with experience in education or training support, comfortable with curriculum development and working in a structured military environment.

It requires attention to detail and the ability to solve training-related issues while supporting team efforts in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level (for GS-09) or GS-05 level (for GS-07 equivalent), including designing training courses and materials
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense, Navy, and Navy Education and Training policies related to curriculum and evaluation
  • Proficiency in authoring tools such as Authoring Instructional Materials, Content Planning Module, and Learning Object Module
  • Experience using Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARs) or similar training databases
  • Skills in evaluating training programs, providing quality assurance, and supporting curriculum development documents
  • Ability to brief management, resolve training issues, and develop course publications
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance for Department of the Navy positions

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST at the SURFACE COMBAT SYSTEMS TRAINING COMMAND (SCSTC) of SURFCOMSYSTRNCMD HAMPTON ROADS.

GS 09 - Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Utilizing knowledge of conventional and established training methods, techniques and tools in order to design and develop training courses and materials, evaluate training programs, and/or complete special projects; (2) Applying knowledge of Department of Defense, Navy and Navy Education and Training as they relate to curriculum, training support and evaluation programs; and (3) Using Authoring Instructional Materials, Content Planning Module/Learning Object Module authoring tools and other curriculum authoring tools software and of Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARs) program.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position..

GS 07 - Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Providing curriculum quality assurance and audit management support in the evaluation of training programs, document filing, database maintenance, and completion of special projects.

(2) Following established guidelines to assist with development of curriculum support documents such as Training Project Plans, Training Course Control Documents, Lesson Plan, Trainee Guide and Instructional Media Materials and Testing Plans.

(3) Using Authoring Instructional Materials, Content Planning Module/Learning Object Module authoring tools software and training support databases such as Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARs) program.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will use software applications to measure and assess the effectiveness of training programs.
  • You will provide support for Training Support Programs and Testing Programs.
  • You will brief management to provide a current status on resources and training programs.
  • You will review, develop, revise, and change curriculum products.
  • You will resolve potential training problems by identifying issues and proposing solutions or developing approaches to solve the problem.
  • You will develop and publish course or schedule publications or notifications for training programs.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12889183-26-MHL