Training Design/Development Specialist
Caci, Inc. - Federal
Herndon, VA · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Training Design/Development Specialist
Job Category: Training
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Training Design/Development Specialist who is comfortable and experienced crafting and delivering a robust training program for a large organization. You will be a member of a small team of trainers responsible for crafting and delivering a training program for our entire organization for a variety of user facing tools and applications. Your training program will include material for a variety of applications and user facing tools – and will employ all elements of training delivery – reference materials, recorded sessions, as well as both live and virtual demos and training classes. We’re interested in your creative suggestions on ways to empower users to help themselves, and interested in bringing innovative training offerings to our customer and their user community. In this role, working alongside another trainer, you will be offered significant responsibility and visibility on our project and within our customer organization, interaction with users and customers will include those in senior positions and those in decision making roles. This position is challenging and interesting and you’ll go home each day knowing that you made a difference supporting our customer’s mission. You will learn and train a new system that’s replacing a legacy system that has been in place for many years as we migrate to the new web based HighVIEW 5 interface. As a part of a large team, you will receive the support you need, and training is provided by team resources with deep functional expertise to answer any questions that may arise. Accelerate your career and advance our customer’s mission by joining a high performing and award-winning CACI team. Invent your future and make a lasting impact at CACI!
Responsibilities: • Work independently and with the team to develop proficiency with the functional use of a variety of applications and user facing tools.
• Work on a team to craft a complete training program using a variety of delivery techniques (classroom led, virtual, hard copy reference material).
• Deliver the training program
• Organize sustained and reoccurring communication and outreach to all users on items of interest, or learning opportunities.
• Think out of the box - introduction and use of new technology and techniques is encouraged when appropriate.
• Display a sense of urgency while going about these tasks, with a positive and upbeat attitude. • Participate in team activities such as requirements gathering, design sessions, production issues, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• 10+ years’ experience
• Significant instructional expertise crafting and delivering new material to users.
• Comfort working in front of large and small audiences.
• Willingness to learn and support legacy tools and software applications.
• Ability to learn and apply functional concepts very quickly
Desired:
• Extensive experience working within the Intelligence Community.
• JIRA experience
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $109,800 - $241,600
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.