CANES SME Course Developer (Job 1497)

The role

This person will develop and update CANES and C4I curriculum. They will review system updates and deliver instructor-led classroom and hands-on instruction.

What you will do

• Review system updates and configuration changes to ensure curriculum aligns with CANES fleet baseline.
• Develop, update, and maintain CANES and C4I courseware, lesson plans, student guides, presentation materials, and practical lab exercises.
• Apply Instructional System Design methodology to define requirements and establish learning objectives.
• Utilize Navy authoring tools such as CPM/LOM and AIM to develop and manage curriculum.
• Ensure training materials reflect real-world system administration practices and fleet operational standards.
• Deliver instructor-led classroom and hands-on instruction for pilot courses and fleet training events.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and incorporate feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to align training products with system configurations.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal Training Certification.
• Navy Basic Instructor Training (NEC 805A or 9502) or a current industry-recognized trainer certification, such as Microsoft Certified Trainer or CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer.
• Cybersecurity Workforce qualification within nine months of assignment in accordance with DoD 8570 and DoD 8140 requirements.
• Minimum eight years of experience in a technical trade or craft such as electronics, shipboard networks, or related C4I systems.
• Hands-on experience with Navy Shipboard Networks, including CANES or other TACNET systems.
• Experience in at least three of the following areas: Network Administration, System Administration, Technical Documentation, and Training.
• Demonstrated expertise in C4I Networks and System Administration.
• Experience in defining training requirements, developing goals and objectives, and building structured training programs.
• Experience using Navy authoring tools such as CPM/LOM or AIM.
• Experience applying the Instructional System Design process.
• Prior shipboard CANES or TACNET system administration experience.

Nice to have

• Designation as a Navy Master Training Specialist.
• Prior experience conducting pilot courses or formal fleet refresher training.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life with AD&D
• Disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
• Training for career development
• Access to e-learning suite
• Professional and technical certification preparation
• Education assistance at accredited institutions

About the company

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation.