Training and Development Manager

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Training and Development Manager. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Training & Development Manager supporting Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 5 Undersea Systems. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As the Training & Development Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on your leadership as you join the Navy and Marine Corps Sector to guide a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. In this role, you will support the training and development efforts for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) command and control systems for the Department of Navy (DON), Department of War (DoW), and other government agency projects. As the Training & Development Manager, you will Plan, direct, and coordinate operations across multiple projects; Formulate policies, oversee daily operations, and manage the use of materials and human resources; Act as the overall training and development manager and administrator for the contracted effort, reporting directly to the contract Program Manager.

In this role, a typical day may include:

Training Manager:

• Lead development, delivery, and sustainment of all training products supporting the AN/SQQ‑89 A(V)15 Surface ASW Combat System.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, fleet commands, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), and OEMs to identify training needs and align curriculum with system upgrades, baselines, and modernization schedules.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of Training Support Packages (TSPs), including instructor guides, student guides, lab materials, and integrated learning tools.
• Manage training pipeline planning and delivery across shore-based schools, fleet concentration areas, and onboard ship training evolutions.
• Ensure compliance with Navy training standards, including NAVEDTRA requirements, TSRA processes, and associated ILS documentation.
• Supervise a team of instructors, curriculum developers, and SMEs to ensure consistent, high‑quality training outcomes.
• Track training effectiveness through assessments, feedback loops, fleet performance indicators, and alignment with system readiness objectives.
• Support development and integration of simulation tools, virtual/augmented training environments, and blended‑learning solutions.
• Maintain training configuration control to ensure courseware accuracy with evolving technical documentation, system changes, and engineering updates.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, metrics, and briefings to program leadership and government customers.
• Coordinate training logistics including schedules, resource allocation, classroom utilization, and student tracking.

Requirements:

• Possess and maintain an active DoW Secret clearance which will be required by the contractor in the performance of their work to enter classified spaces, review data and access networks
• Master’s degree w/ 5 years of direct Navy Training & Development experience, or Bachelor’s degree w/ 9 years direct Navy Training & Development experience. Or 15 years of direct Navy Training & Development experience
• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required