Training and Development Specialist
About The Position
Battelle is seeking a Training and Development Specialist for a full-time opportunity in the greater Washington DC and surrounding area. This role supports Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business, specifically a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The program involves a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. The Training and Development Specialist will assist the Senior Instructor in developing course curriculum and administering courses and workshops related to DHS T&E standards and guidelines. This role requires close collaboration with DHS to implement curriculum updates and ensure training content remains current, accurate, and aligned with DHS policy.
Requirements
- Advanced degree or equivalent credits/certifications with 5+ years of experience in training and instructional design
- DHS T&E Level 3 certification, DAU T&E Practitioner (Level 2/3) certification, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
- Background in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC with flexibility to regularly visit customer locations in Virginia and DC.
- Secret level clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting DHS programs
- Active DHS Suitability
- Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
- Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
- Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Senior Instructor in developing, updating, and administering course curriculum and workshops related to DHS T&E standards and guidelines
- Collaborating with DHS stakeholders to implement curriculum updates and ensure all training content aligns with current DHS directives and T&E policy
- Supporting the design and delivery of interactive web-based and classroom training materials using adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
- Supporting program planning and oversight activities, including exercise development, execution, and evaluation
- Assisting with system-level analysis and system integration support, including assessment of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to training program content
- Supporting technical assessment and evaluation activities to complement government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward the DHS mission
- Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders in both written and verbal formats, including senior government personnel
Benefits
- Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
- Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness incentives and benefits
- Optional supplemental benefits
- Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support
- Family formation support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution (5% regardless of employee contribution) and matching
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
