Training Specialist in Chester, Virginia

Training Specialist

Client

Job Title:

Training Specialist

Duration: 6 months

Location:

Chester, VA 23836

Local and willing to drive in to the office

Occasionally travel

Driving client vehicle

3 days in office and 2 days remote

Top Required Skills

• Understanding and hands on experience in an instructional/training role
• Understanding and prior experience with implementing/Using Adult Learning Theory and instruction design principles
• Advanced skills in Articulate Storyline, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to process information quickly and provide clear, accurate answers
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with varying degrees of complexity, at once

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to build trust, obtain buy-in, and gain support for development projects
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment

Nice to Have

Skills:

• Operational knowledge and/or practical experience in Power Generation, Electric Transmission, or Electric Distribution is preferred
• Experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred

Job description:

We are seeking three Contract Training Specialists to support the design, development, revision, and maintenance of training materials. Deliverables may include presentations, participant guides, knowledge assessments, hands-on performance evaluations, computer-based training modules, and other instructional resources. Contract Training Specialists collaborate with training instructors, business unit subject matter experts, and external partners to apply the ADDIE instructional design model throughout the training development process.

This role is responsible for ensuring training materials align with defined learning objectives, established development standards, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. The position supports training programs across Power Generation, Electric Transmission, Electric Distribution, Operations & Support, and other training initiatives as business needs evolve.

Note:

This is a training development role and does not include instructional delivery or classroom facilitation responsibilities.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience in classroom and/or web-based training needs analysis, instructional design, development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience applying the ADDIE instructional design methodology is preferred.
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, and computer-based training materials.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, or a related field preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Power Generation
• Electric Transmission
• Electric Distribution
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Experience developing training materials that meet regulatory or compliance requirements.