Description
SAIC is seeking a Training Specialist to support the NORAD/USNORTHCOM Information Technology Enterprise Services (NITES) contract. The Training Specialist for NITES will Implementation will lead, coordinate, and oversee all activities related to adopting, operationalizing, and sustaining the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) across the organization. This role ensures that all cyber-related positions are properly coded, personnel are qualified in accordance with DoDM 8140.03, and workforce data is accurately tracked to support mission readiness, strategic planning, and compliance with DoD Instruction 8140.02.The Training Specialist serves as the primary advisor and subject‑matter lead for DCWF alignment, workforce development, and cyber talent management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- DCWF Program Leadership — Direct the planning, execution, and sustainment of the organization’s DCWF implementation strategy, ensuring alignment with DoDI 8140.02 and DoDM 8140.03.
- Workforce Role Coding — Oversee identification, validation, and assignment of DCWF work roles and proficiency levels for all cyber-related positions for contractors.
- Policy Compliance Management — Ensure organizational compliance with DoD cyber workforce qualification, certification, and reporting requirements.
- Training & Qualification Oversight — Coordinate with training offices to ensure personnel meet required knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and certification standards for their assigned work roles.
- Strategic Workforce Planning — Lead workforce analysis, capability gap assessments, and long‑range planning to support recruitment, retention, and mission readiness.
- Data Tracking & Reporting — Manage workforce data collection, quality assurance, and reporting to DoD components for contract-wide readiness assessments.
- Stakeholder Coordination — Serve as the liaison between HR, training, cybersecurity operations, leadership, and DoD oversight bodies.
- Process & Tool Integration — Implement and maintain DCWF-aligned tools, including interactive role explorers, coding systems, and workforce dashboards.
- Continuous Improvement — Monitor evolving DoD guidance, cyber workforce trends, and mission needs to update internal processes and maintain compliance.
- Risk & Readiness Management — Identify workforce risks, skill shortages, and mission impacts; develop mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
Required Qualifications
- Experience with DoD Cyber Workforce Policy — Minimum 2 years working with DoD cyber workforce programs, 8140/8570 compliance, or cyber workforce development.
- Cyber Workforce Framework Expertise — Demonstrated understanding of DCWF structure, work roles, KSAs, and proficiency levels.
- Cybersecurity Knowledge — Familiarity with cybersecurity operations, training, and certification standards.
- Data & Reporting Proficiency — Experience managing workforce data, dashboards, and compliance reporting.
- Communication & Leadership — Strong ability to brief senior leaders, coordinate across departments, and drive organizational change.
- Security Clearance — US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred depending on mission needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with prior experience working with Workforce Planning Tools and a familiarity with DCWF will be given prime consideration.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
