CBP TAK/goTenna Trainer

About the role

• This will be a temporary (estimated 6 months) role that will require travel to the installation sites, with a January 2027 anticipated start
• Remote within a CBP Southwest Boarder Sector with up to 50% travel required.
• A CBP Trainer will be responsible for conducting in-person and virtual training related to ATAK and the goTenna ecosystem.
• This will leverage slideshow presentations, hands-on product usage in a classroom setting, as well as the potential to conduct outdoor “Checks on Learning”.
• The Trainer will also be responsible for coordination with Sectors receiving the training, troubleshooting, collecting feedback from the training, as well as generating an After Action Report (AAR) related to the training.

What you'll do

• The CBP ATAK/goTenna Trainer will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all things related to the training of the ATAK/goTenna ecosystem.
• This will include:
• • Coordination for site access and required personnel (Students/TAK Coordinators/Escorts) as needed.
  • Lead both in-person and virtual classroom-based training sessions.
  • Refining and validating the training documentation and materials.
  • Creating and conducting Check-on-Learning and related small field exercises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Describe the experience, education, and skills of what is required for this position
• Please include expectations of travel. IE: Ability to work remotely with up to 30% travel
• Ability to receive a successful CBP Background Investigation.
• Geographically located in/near a CBP sector.
• The ability to commute to the Station training sites within your region.
• Participating in a preliminary onboarding to gain advanced knowledge of the goTenna Pro X series and related hardware, software, solution deployability, and training documentation and process.
• Participating in periodic training update sessions to address any changes that may occur in the products or curriculum.
• Conducting virtual or onsite onboarding training and troubleshooting at US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Sector Train the Trainer sessions.
• Participate in logistics planning meetings ahead of assigned or related Training deployments.
• Coordinating with CBP and CX to update, adjust, and refine the training curriculum to ensure it accurately meets the operational needs for the Agents being trained, as well as refining the installation planning and execution process ensure it accurately meets the operational needs for customer.
• Document current use cases, issues, and opportunities.
• Be responsive to CX related to other departments such as Product Management and Engineering in order to successfully troubleshoot technical issues related to the CBP owned goTenna equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Other related duties as require

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working directly with CBP.
• Hands-on experience with the use and/or installation of tactical radios and related equipment.
• Experience with goTenna equipment and ATAK.

Hourly Rate: 65/hr

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.   

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