Job Description

When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Training Specialist opportunity available based in Charleston, SC. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated start date August 2025.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

• Manages the client’s Assessment, Qualification and Training program.
• Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel.
• Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
• Coordinates with and assists the client’s site leads in the day-to-day execution of their Training and Qualification program.
• Aids in the preparation of required site assessment documentation.
• Participates as member of an assessment team to fully and accurately evaluate client system requirements.
• Utilizes various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities, and identify mitigation approaches.
• Reviews program and site documentation and provides recommendations to client leadership. 
• Develops, implements, and manages positional qualification standards for the client’s 24x7 watch standers and system engineers.
• Creates and submits deliverables accurately and on time.
• Conducts routine project status meetings with Government Project Managers and Cambridge's project team.
• Works with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables (SOPs, design documents, systems assessments) are satisfactory, clear, and concise, prior to submitting to the Government.
• Facilitates or participates in the creation of document deliverables, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Analyses of Alternatives, Project Status Reports, Project and System Design Reviews, etc.
• Works closely with Navy and Cambridge Management to continually improve enterprise processes and promote compliance with industry best practices such as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Works closely with Cambridge's Program/Project Manager to identify project challenges and risks while offering alternatives to achieve success.
• Ensures project deadlines are kept and ensure tasks remain within project scope.
• Shows initiative and the ability to work independently while keeping Cambridge management informed of shifting priorities and challenges.
• Reports on Project Performance to Government and Contractor Program Managers.
• Manages Stakeholders Expectations through routine communication and status meetings.
• Other project support, as required.

Required QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish confidence and credibility with managers and senior level Navy leaders and the ability to foster open communications within teams.
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proactively manages projects with no supervision, resolving action items, issues and risks.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.
• Fifteen (15) years' experience successfully training, assessing, and certifying complex projects and personnel to ensure compliance with written directives, operating procedures, as well as technical and administrative requirements.
• Strong leadership and program management experience.
• Strong experience working with command level resources (O-5 and above) and senior level (GS-15) government managers.
• Expert knowledge of all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, stakeholders, human resources and communications management.
• Schedule: Willing and able to work on holidays and weekends as required.  Travel will be required to support the mission.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel up to 30%, CONUS.
• In some occasions, overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements.  If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.

Office setting:

• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off and holidays
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Community involvement & outreach
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets at Work

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MORE ABOUT US

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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