Training Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) within the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAA). The Training Specialist serves under the general direction of a Vice-Chancellor, Acquisition Academy and works closely with other acquisition senior leaders to align the VAAA curriculum with the business and mission needs of the VA. The Senior Training Specialist oversees contractor support service and serves as an expert in the field of education.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Independently, or with minimal guidance, accurately identifies intrinsic issues in assigned areas, collects essential data and conducts analysis of information gathered

* Applies principles and techniques of performance problem analysis and instructional system design to: identify performance problems caused by a lack of skill or knowledge; develop instructional strategies to address identified problems; develop instructional materials consistent with the instructional strategy

* Develops training materials and incorporates a full range of instructional strategies (e.g., Instructor Led, Self-Paced elearning, Virtual Classroom, Simulation, Blended, etc.)

* Analyzes and projects work force data for the improvement of acquisition career paths

* Determines learning objectives and teaching methodologies

* Develops procedures, criteria and standards for use in evaluating VAAAs training and educational programs

* Develops and administers agency-wide policies, programs and procedures for improving technical performance of VA OAL, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Construction and Facilities Management (CFM), Office of Information Technology (OIT) and VA Central Office (VACO) employees that are project/program managers, CORs or integrated product team members

* Plans, organizes and/or conducts acquisition seminars for VA employees

* Trains instructors for specialized requirements in support of quick response to new policies and programs to be implemented by the OAL workforce

* Keeps instructors informed on new policies, regulations, and changing practices that Impact existing curricula

* Provides leadership, advice and consultation in the area of acquisition training

* Advises OAL executives on matters within the area of assigned responsibility

* Manages and oversees all contractor support services associated with the operation of a comprehensive career development program designed to train, develop, and retain acquisition professionals

* Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with officials in VA organizational elements, various Federal agencies, professional associations, vendor representatives, educational institutions, and others in OA&L for the purpose of enhancing the VAAA school program

* Provides leadership in the development and management of training curricula for a variety of technical topics, including the various types of commodities and services typically acquired by the VA

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compressed/Flexible:
Available

Telework:
Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD10502A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required