Training Specialist

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. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.