Training Specialist – Operational Excellence

CACI International•Norfolk, VA

2d•$82,100 - $172,400

About The Position

Join CACI's Operational Excellence (OpEx) team to develop program management talent across the organization. The Training Specialist designs, develops, and delivers practical training programs to strengthen program management capabilities and improve operational performance. The role also leads the creation and administration of the Program Management Development Pathway, a structured learning and development program that builds foundational skills, strengthens proficiency, and prepares employees for greater program management responsibility. Preferred locations are Reston, Virginia, or Norfolk, Virginia. Candidates may also be considered for other CACI facilities throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Travel of up to 25% may be required within the continental United States.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience developing and delivering professional training.
Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, business, management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Working knowledge of program management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical training materials.
Strong writing, presentation, and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage audiences with varying levels of experience.
Experience applying adult learning principles and instructional design methods.
Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and manage multiple training projects independently.
Proficiency with presentation tools, virtual learning platforms, and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Design, write, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training on program management concepts, tools, processes, and enterprise standards.
Develop and implement the Program Management Development Pathway, including learning levels, role-based curricula, recommended course sequences, practical exercises, and proficiency assessments.
Partner with OpEx leaders, experienced program managers, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop accurate, relevant content.
Create training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, case studies, and knowledge assessments.
Develop training on program planning, cost and schedule management, risk and opportunity management, performance measurement, change management, and customer engagement.
Incorporate real-world program scenarios and lessons learned to help participants apply concepts to their work.
Establish learning objectives and completion criteria, and track participant progress through the development pathway.
Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and evidence of on-the-job application.
Maintain and update training content as enterprise processes, tools, and program needs evolve.
Coordinate training schedules, communications, enrollment, and completion records.