Training Specialist

Training Specialist 2

Department: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services (DAS)

Bargaining Unit: General Government (GGU) unit 18

Location: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska

Eligibility: Open to Alaska residents only. Please review the Definition FAQ for qualification details.

Full-time onsite required; remote work up to two days per week during probation period, subject to manager approval.

• Assess training needs and skill gaps independently, design targeted learning solutions aligned with department policies in budgeting, procurement, grants, and personnel processes.
• Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to develop curricula, job aids, and training resources that promote consistency and compliance.
• Deliver training through in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats, tailoring content for diverse audiences.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and consultative support to staff to apply learning and improve performance.
• Manage and continuously improve training programs, coordinating logistics, maintaining records, and evaluating effectiveness using instructional design and adult learning principles.

DAS provides financial, procurement, budget, IT, human resources, training, and administrative services to DMVA, supporting federal partners and addressing financial challenges. The team values collaboration, inclusivity, and work‑life balance.

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid leave accrual, multiple retirement options, and medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Professional development opportunities with ongoing training and skill advancement.
• Strong support for professional growth and personal well‑being.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
• Defined contribution and defined benefit pension options, including Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan.
• Paid leave, including personal leave, paid holidays, and optional leave accrual increases based on service.
• Optional insurance benefits: group life, long‑term disability, accidental death, and supplemental survivor benefits.

• Developing Others – ability to build others’ capabilities through feedback and training.
• Planning and Evaluating – organizes work, sets priorities, defines resources, and coordinates with other organizations.
• Vision – aligns work with long‑term goals, recognizes opportunities to advance the organization.
• Knowledge Management – shares information and best practices across the organization.
• Organizational Performance Analysis – analyzes program and organizational performance using data‑driven techniques.

• Communications and Media:
  Knowledge of producing, communicating, and disseminating information via written, oral, and visual media.
• Education and Training:
  Knowledge of instructional methods, testing, and presenting.
• Employee Development:
  Knowledge of planning, evaluating, and administering training and career development.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, empathy, and effective relationship building across diverse backgrounds.

Training or education in training and development, human resources, education, instructional design, business administration, or related field; and/or progressively responsible professional experience in developing, delivering, revising, assessing, and evaluating training needs and effectiveness.

Essential competencies include developing others, planning and evaluating, vision, knowledge management, and organizational performance analysis.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may request accommodation. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.