Training Specialist – Operational Excellence

Job Title:

Training Specialist – Operational Excellence
Job Category:
Training
Time Type:
Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None
Employee Type:
Regular
Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 25%
Type of Travel:
Continental US

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Join CACI's Operational Excellence (OpEx) team and play a key role in developing the next generation of program management talent. As a Training Specialist, you will design, develop, and deliver engaging, practical training programs that enhance program management capabilities and drive operational performance across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a learning professional who is passionate about employee development, continuous improvement, and advancing organizational excellence.

Preferred locations are Reston, VA, or Norfolk, VA. Candidates may also be considered for positions at other CACI facilities throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

The Training Specialist will also lead the creation and administration of the Program Management Development Pathway, a structured learning and development program that builds foundational skills, strengthens proficiency, and prepares employees for increasing program management responsibility.

• Design, write, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training on program management concepts, tools, processes, and enterprise standards.
• Develop and implement the Program Management Development Pathway, including learning levels, role-based curricula, recommended course sequences, practical exercises, and proficiency assessments.
• Partner with OpEx leaders, experienced program managers, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop accurate, relevant content.
• Create training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, case studies, and knowledge assessments.
• Develop training covering topics such as program planning, cost and schedule management, risk and opportunity management, performance measurement, change management, and customer engagement.
• Incorporate real-world program scenarios and lessons learned to help participants apply concepts to their work.
• Establish learning objectives and completion criteria and track participant progress through the development pathway.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and evidence of on-the-job application.
• Maintain and update training content as enterprise processes, tools, and program needs evolve.
• Coordinate training schedules, communications, enrollment, and completion records.

• At least eight years of experience developing and delivering professional training.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, business, management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of program management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical training materials.
• Strong writing, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage audiences with varying levels of experience.
• Experience applying adult learning principles and instructional design methods.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and manage multiple training projects independently.
• Proficiency with presentation tools, virtual learning platforms, and learning management systems.

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