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Ascension LLC is seeking a Lead Capability-Based Test & Evaluation Subject Matter Expert Instructor / Course Architect to support a Department of the Navy training requirement focused on the Fundamentals of Capability-Based Test & Evaluation. This role is responsible for leading the technical and instructional execution of a 2-day, 16-hour course for Government personnel, including review and tailoring of course materials, SME validation of CBT&E concepts, preparation of instructional content, coordination with Ascension and Government stakeholders, and in-person course delivery.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned DoD, Navy, acquisition, systems engineering, operations research, or test and evaluation professional who can translate complex T&E concepts into practical, mission-relevant learning experiences. This person should be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, adapting content to workforce needs, facilitating technical discussion, and ensuring the final course is accurate, clear, defensible, and aligned to the Government’s intended training outcomes.

This role is important because the Government is not buying a generic classroom presentation. The solicitation requires instructor-led T&E instruction delivered by SMEs and tailored to the dynamic, mission-focused needs of the workforce. Ascension therefore needs an instructor who can serve as both the technical authority and course architect, ensuring the training is credible, engaging, and practical for Navy personnel.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Lead CBT&E SME Instructor / Course Architect will serve as the primary technical and instructional lead for Ascension’s delivery of the Fundamentals of Capability-Based Test & Evaluation training course. The contractor will support the full training lifecycle, including course planning, requirements review, stakeholder coordination, existing content assessment, tailoring of slides and instructional materials, module structuring, exercise development, instructor rehearsal, quality assurance review, and delivery of the final 16-hour course.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, self-driven, technically credible, and capable of working with limited direction in a deadline-driven federal contracting environment. The candidate must be able to interpret Government expectations, identify gaps in existing training content, develop or revise materials where needed, and deliver a professional classroom experience that supports adult learning, mission understanding, and practical application of CBT&E concepts.

The role may require use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint or other file-sharing platforms, Adobe PDF tools, course evaluation forms, slide review trackers, comment adjudication matrices, and structured QA checklists. The candidate should be comfortable leading technical discussions, documenting Government feedback, incorporating approved changes, and preparing final training materials that can be reused or lightly updated in future option years.

Anticipated Day-to-Day Activities

• Review the solicitation, SOW, training objectives, and any Government-provided CBT&E materials to confirm instructional scope and technical expectations.
• Assess existing course materials for accuracy, completeness, sequence, clarity, audience fit, and alignment with Fundamentals of CBT&E learning outcomes.
• Develop or refine a course outline that organizes the 16-hour course into logical modules, learning objectives, discussion topics, practical examples, and exercises.
• Tailor course content to reflect the needs of the Navy workforce, including mission-focused examples, T&E terminology, acquisition context, and operational relevance.
• Modify PowerPoint slides, facilitator notes, student handouts, exercises, knowledge checks, and reference materials as needed.
• Create or revise practical exercises, discussion prompts, case examples, and scenario-based learning activities that reinforce CBT&E principles.
• Validate technical content for consistency with DoD/Navy T&E practices, systems engineering principles, acquisition lifecycle considerations, and mission-based evaluation concepts.
• Coordinate with Ascension’s project lead, training coordinator, and Government stakeholders to clarify expectations, collect feedback, and manage review cycles.
• Participate in planning meetings, technical reviews, and rehearsal sessions before course delivery.
• Adjudicate stakeholder comments and update materials while maintaining version control and traceability of changes.
• Prepare final instructor and participant materials for delivery, including slide decks, exercises, agendas, attendance materials, and evaluation forms.
• Deliver the 2-day, 16-hour instructor-led CBT&E course in person to approximately 25 students.
• Facilitate classroom discussion, technical questions, applied learning exercises, and participant engagement during course delivery.
• Collect and review participant feedback, course observations, and lessons learned after delivery.
• Recommend improvements to the course template, instructional flow, examples, and reusable materials for future option-year deliveries.
• Support quality assurance reviews to ensure course materials are professional, complete, accessible where applicable, and ready for Government acceptance.
• Coordinate with Ascension on travel planning, delivery logistics, schedule updates, and required documentation.