Senior Training and Development Specialist

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Job Summary We are currently seeking a Senior Training and Development Specialist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area.

Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for anticipated roles.

The Senior Training and Development Specialist will review and update the T&E curriculum, develop and revise course materials, and deliver professional T&E instruction to DHS personnel. This role requires deep subject matter expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and test and evaluation principles.

Responsibilities As a Senior Training and Development Specialist, the selected individual will support DHS T&E training programs through curriculum development, instructional design, and direct instruction. Responsibilities may include:

Delivering professional T&E instruction for DHS courses, both in person at DHS facilities and virtually, using adult learning concepts and methodologies

Reviewing and updating the formal T&E curriculum, including revising existing course materials and creating new content aligned with current DHS directives and T&E policy

Providing subject matter expert (SME) support in adult learning principles and the development of interactive web-based and classroom training materials

Collaborating with program stakeholders to ensure training content supports program planning, oversight, and mission execution

Supporting system-level analysis and integration efforts, including assessment of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to training program content

Assisting with technical assessment and evaluation activities to complement government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward the DHS mission

Communicating findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to diverse stakeholders, including senior government personnel

Key Qualifications Advanced degree or equivalent credits/certifications with 10+ years of relevant experienceDHS T&E Level 3, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification

Expertise in adult learning principles and development of interactive web-based and classroom training

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

Secret level clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Preferred Qualifications 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…