Training and Capacity Building Specialist

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in program evaluation to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). As a Training Specialist with Censeo, you will develop and deliver compliance education and build interagency coordination capacity for a key Department of State program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (International Affairs, Organizational Development, Education, Public Policy, etc).
Minimum 5 years experience in training, capacity building, compliance oversight, and professional development within federal agencies or federal contractors
Experience working with federal agencies required (experience with Department of State strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering adult learning programs for compliance, enforcement, or investigative personnel, including: Certification preparation programs, Role‑based learning pathways, Refresher and continuing education modules
Proven experience supporting interagency coordination involving federal program oversight entities
Strong understanding of federal compliance, enforcement, and investigative frameworks
Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations governing program evaluations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Public Administration, Organizational Learning, Compliance Management Economics, or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing professional development for compliance personnel to enhance oversight effectiveness
Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps across sponsor organizations, investigators, and compliance personnel
Develop role‑based learning pathways for compliance officers, auditors, program managers, and senior leadership
Develop and deliver certification programs (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General (CIG))
Coordinate with legal, cybersecurity, and data governance teams to ensure training reflects current regulatory interpretations and security requirements.
Conduct sponsor training workshops on regulatory updates and compliance best practices
Strengthen information-sharing frameworks with federal partners, including DHS Homeland Security Investigations and the National Targeting Center
Develop interagency coordination mechanisms to enhance compliance enforcement and incident resolution
Develop contingency and escalation playbooks and train staff on incident response procedures related to compliance failures or security events
Facilitate cross-agency collaboration for proactive risk management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations
Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks