Training Specialist

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

If You’re Looking for Your Dream Job, You Can Stop—This Is It!

Do you want a purpose-driven job that allows you to interact with State employees across the greatest state in the union? Do you enjoy traveling for up to a week at a time to communities throughout Alaska, educating employees and supervisors on State of Alaska policies, supervisory practices, and more? When you’re at your home base in Anchorage, do you thrive in a close-knit, collaborative team environment?

Do you value the flexibility of working from home on some days while collaborating in the office on others? Are you a self-starter and motivator who’s excited to stay current on training trends, create SCORM-based learning tied to State of Alaska policies, and serve as a primary administrator of the State’s Learning Management System? If so—this job is right up your alley.

• Deliver professional training courses and workshops to State of Alaska employees using a variety of instructional techniques in both in-person and virtual environments. Courses include our flagship Supervisory Academy for new supervisors, Workplace Civility Training, and other HR-related offerings.
• Partner with departments statewide to scope, design, and deliver customized trainings such as team-specific sessions, values development, team-building workshops, and leadership seminars.
• Create engaging SCORM-based learning content that is immersive and interactive, allowing learners to practice new skills through applied activities and knowledge checks.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Statewide Learning Management System (LMS), including creating training for users at all levels, developing and implementing an administrator manual, running reports, and analyzing learning data.

• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Innovation-driven culture with cutting‑edge training technologies.
• Flexibility with hybrid work schedules.
• Focus on work‑life balance and employee well‑being.

• Self‑management:
  Sets realistic goals, works independently, and demonstrates initiative.
• Technical competence:
  Applies knowledge and advises others on technical matters and training content.

Competencies required include:

• Communications and Media – Knowledge of producing, communicating, and distributing information via written, oral, and visual media.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of teaching, training, research, and instructional methods.
• Employee Development – Understanding of employee development concepts and practices.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to build effective relationships and manage diverse and challenging interactions.

This position requires frequent travel within the State of Alaska (normally up to one week at a time, with possible up to two‑week assignments).

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation may contact 1‑800‑587‑0430 or 907‑465‑4095 for assistance. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Rohan Ralliaram
Human Resource Consultant 5
Phone: 907‑375‑7704
Email: rohan.ralliaram