Federal Training & Development Specialist

NANA Corp; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Akima Data Management is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that support the OIG mission and enterprise-wide learning goals. You will work with leaders, SMEs, and stakeholders to build relevant curricula across multiple platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of experience, an active Secret clearance, and strong instructional design, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of training experience, including leading comprehensive in-person and virtual training programs for large, diverse groups.
• Proficiency in instructional design and in tools such as PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Proven ability to develop engaging, innovative learning materials across multiple formats and platforms.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience training individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to translate complex organizational requirements into clear and actionable learning solutions.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and facilitate training sessions for diverse audiences across the OIG, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Build comprehensive training curricula, including structured learning paths, multi-session programs, and blended learning approaches.
• Create instructional materials such as presentations, e-learning modules, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and reference tools.
• Assess training needs through collaboration with leadership, SMEs, and stakeholders to identify skills gaps and organizational development priorities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using qualitative and quantitative measures; recommend enhancements based on learner feedback and organizational goals.
• Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle, including scheduling, logistics, communication, documentation, and reporting.
• Leverage multiple platforms—virtual, in-person, asynchronous, and hybrid—to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on training strategy, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Ensure training materials comply with OIG policies, federal guidelines, and accessibility standards.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Instructional design

Public speaking

Needs assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of training experience

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Akima Data Management is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that support the OIG mission and enterprise-wide learning goals. You will work with leaders, SMEs, and stakeholders to build relevant curricula across multiple platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of experience, an active Secret clearance, and strong instructional design, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.