Training Specialist

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This Training Specialist position is in the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), Personnel Readiness Management Agency (PRMA), a Department of War Field Activity under the Under Secretary of War (Personnel and Readiness). The position is at the GS-1712-13 level and is a term appointment not to exceed September 30, 2028. The agency may extend term appointments up to four years.

The position leads the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise-wide talent management, leadership development, and core competency training programs. It assesses current and future workforce skill needs, oversees contractors and training resources, manages multimodal instructional design and delivery, and monitors performance measures and help desk trends to address training gaps and improve organizational processes.

This is a full-time position with a set schedule. Overtime may be required occasionally. The position is telework eligible, and the incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Applicants must meet the GS-13 specialized-experience requirements and applicable Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level; transcripts are required or the applicant will be rated ineligible.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service.
• Expert command of all phases of the education and training lifecycle to manage and deliver diverse administrative courses enterprise-wide.
• Expertise in instructional measurement, survey design, and data analysis for comprehensive evaluations.
• Comprehensive understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and emerging educational technologies.
• Ability to use evaluation data and instructional measurement techniques to establish or modify guidelines, develop solutions, and drive continuous process improvements.
• High-level communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution proficiency to align stakeholders with complex mission requirements.
• Must meet applicable Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1712 series through qualifying education or experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods and techniques.
• Transcripts must be provided; failure to provide them results in an ineligible rating.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of centralized talent management, leadership development, and core competency training programs across the enterprise.
• Conduct organizational gap analyses to identify current and future workforce skill requirements and align curriculum and training resources with mission needs.
• Manage and direct contracted instructional designers and trainers; evaluate vendor performance, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.
• Oversee development and deployment of web-based instruction, distance learning, job aids, and hands-on workshops.
• Monitor post-deployment performance metrics and help desk trends, triage user inquiries, resolve training gaps, and implement business process improvements.
• Conduct or oversee training lifecycle activities, including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use instructional measurement, survey design, and data analysis to conduct evaluations against measurable standards.
• Leverage evaluation data and instructional measurement techniques to establish or modify guidelines, develop solutions, and improve agency-wide processes.
• Communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to align training solutions with complex enterprise mission requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed