Skip to main content
United States Fleet Forces Command logo

TRAINING SPECIALIST

United States Fleet Forces Command

Naval Base, Norfolk, VAFull-time$91–118K/yrPosted today

See where you stand before you apply. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the posting's application page, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$91–118K/yr
Location
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive focuses on jobs in the United States, including remote roles you can work from there.

Job overview

The Training Specialist serves in the Information Warfare Training Detachment of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN, developing and managing meteorology and oceanography training. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including instructional design, technical classroom instruction, curriculum software, and agency liaison work. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instructional Design, requiredPADDIE Model, requiredNavy Education Standards, requiredTechnical Curriculum Development, requiredLive Classroom Instruction, requiredCurriculum Management Software, requiredAgency Liaison, requiredMeteorology and Oceanography, required

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience, requiredGS-11 Equivalent Experience, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the INFORMATION WARFARE TRAINING DETACHMENT (IWTD) of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN.

Duties

  • You will research, create, review, and carry out studies and analyses, resulting in courseware instruction in the fields of Meteorology and Oceanography.
  • You will assist with course management, instructor certification and evaluation services needed.
  • You will act as the primary point of contact in planning, curriculum development, revision, and periodic recertification of meteorological and oceanographic training.
  • You will act as the primary Instructor/Course Curriculum Model Manager (C2M2) for courses of instruction in the fields of meteorology and Oceanography as assigned.
  • You will review and evaluate audio-visual aids for courses to ensure relevance and accuracy.
  • You will participate in seminars, studies, and workshops on: Master Training Specialist Certificate, training and testing materials, methodologies of curriculum development and delivery: and optimization of classroom delivery methods and resources.
  • You will maintain, update, and develop new lesson plans and courses of instruction by utilizing expertise in the subject matter and through understating new developments and technologies of the Naval Oceanography Program.
  • You will maintain liaison with national, military, scientific, and technical agencies as required.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Experience applying instructional design methodologies-specifically the PADDIE model (Planning, Analyzing, Designing, Developing, Implementing, Evaluating)-and Navy education standards (e.g., NAVEDTRA 130 series) to research, develop, and revise technical curriculum, training manuals, and student guides. - Experience delivering live, technical classroom instruction on complex systems, practices, or scientific disciplines, preferably related to Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) operations or advanced forecasting techniques. - Experience utilizing specialized curriculum development and management software, such as Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM II CPM/LO), to maintain and build training products - Experience establishing and maintaining professional liaison relationships with national, military, and scientific agencies to integrate emerging technologies, guidelines, and education policies into ongoing training programs. 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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination. Additional Information: During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork PARTNERING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPING OTHERS READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Occasional evening/weekend work is required. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

How this job compares

Set against the 575 open Training Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$91–118K/yr
  • Virginia median$81–140K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$73–107K/yr309 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 7% below the Virginia median midpoint ($112K) — in the middle half of Training Specialist salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Training Specialist jobs in Virginia and 575 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Training Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 444 postings).
Education
133 of the 575 open Training Specialist jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.