Learning Standards Officer (LSO)

Job DetailsJob Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23459Position Type: Full TimePosition title: Learning Standards Officer (LSO) Location: Little Creek, Virginia Clearance required: SECRET   Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Curriculum Oversight: Evaluate training curricula, instructional methods, and trainee feedback to ensure compliance with Navy standards. Develop and maintain testing procedures, assessment tools, and course materials. Provide recommendations for curriculum revisions and updates to ensure training materials remain relevant and effective. Training Program Management: Monitor and evaluate course delivery to ensure compliance with Navy training standards. Oversee the NETC End-to-End (E2E) process to ensure alignment with Navy policies. Collect and analyze training metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions. Instructor Support: Develop and implement criteria for instructor certification, evaluation, and sustainment. Conduct semiannual evaluations of instructors and annual evaluations of Master Training Specialists (MTS). Ensure all instructors are qualified to teach in terms of instructional skills and technical proficiency. Reporting: Submit periodic reports summarizing training program performance, including recommendations for improvement. Provide end-of-course reports, lessons learned, and student critiques to the COR within five (5) business days of course completion. QualificationsEducation and Certification: Must possess a Navy Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification or a civilian industry standard equivalent. Must have completed a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (e.g., NEC 9502, 9501, or 9518) or an equivalent civilian/commercial course certified as JIT/NITC equivalency. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of instructional experience, as evidenced by documentation such as DD-214, course certificates, or equivalent. Prior experience in curriculum development, training program evaluation, and instructional systems design. Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong oral and written communication skills; must be capable of clearly writing and speaking in English. Comprehensive understanding of the Navy Education and Training Command (NETC) End-to-End (E2E) process. Security Clearance: Must maintain a Secret Clearance as required.