Training Specialist

Role Overview

As a Training Specialist, you will provide expert guidance on all aspects of training, encompassing training operations, curriculum design, and assessment programs. You will be responsible for maintaining master records of all training materials under your supervision, continuously monitoring and updating instructions and databases related to training needs, testing protocols, and training standards.

Key Duties

• Advise on training-related matters including functions, curriculum development, and testing programs.
• Maintain comprehensive master files for training materials.
• Ensure that training requirements, testing programs, and training quality records are current and accurate.
• Review and assess curriculum content for technical correctness and goal attainment.
• Analyze trends from instructor evaluations, prepare detailed reports, and offer recommendations.

Employment Conditions

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for federal employment.
• Participation in direct deposit payroll is mandatory.
• New hires must pass the E-Verify employment verification.
• Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for GS jobs.
• Hiring retired military personnel within 180 days of retirement must comply with federal law.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• An interim or final SECRET security clearance is required and must be maintained.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental U.S., including to remote sites, involving long periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Completion of training and possession of a government credit card for travel expenses are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level or higher, involving evaluation and revision of training programs, utilization of training methods and tools, assessment of instructor and student performance, and problem-solving with data analysis.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree, two years of graduate education toward a master’s, or an LL.B./J.D. if related, can substitute for experience.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education.

Additional Information

• This position participates in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• There may be multiple vacancies filled via this announcement.
• Applicants must complete the application requirements; failure to do so may lead to withdrawal of any job offer.
• Applicants can opt to make their resume accessible to hiring managers within the local commuting area for similar positions for 180 days.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be offered based on funding and policy.
• Federal annuitant selection is subject to DoD and Navy policy.
• Priority Placement Program and ICTAP guidelines apply with specific documentation requirements.
• Military Spouse Preference candidates will be placed according to qualifications.
• Applicants should be dedicated to enhancing federal government efficiency and uphold U.S. laws and the Constitution.
• Federal employment includes a robust benefits package, variable by position type; contact the agency for details.