Program Training Director, Federal Health (CMS)

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Program Training Director to lead strategy, development, and delivery of training solutions for HHS and CMS initiatives. You will design a comprehensive training ecosystem to ensure workforce readiness and operational excellence across a high-visibility program.

You will oversee curriculum development, instructional design, knowledge management, and performance metrics to keep staff and consumers informed and effective. U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in training program management or related leadership.
• Experience supporting federal, state, or large-scale public sector programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning, curriculum design, and training technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage training operations at scale.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a program-wide training strategy aligned to contractual requirements, customer priorities, and mission outcomes.
• Lead the design, delivery, and sustainment of curricula, learning pathways, and workforce development plans.
• Establish and manage comprehensive training programs for Eligibility Support Workers (ESWs).
• Develop consumer-facing education materials and training approaches for eligibility processes.
• Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and customer representatives to identify skill gaps and emerging needs.
• Establish and maintain standardized training processes, documentation, and governance frameworks.
• Implement training delivery methods including instructor-led, virtual, blended learning, and self-paced modules.
• Track and report training performance metrics, certification compliance, knowledge retention, and workforce readiness.
• Ensure training content remains current with policy updates and system enhancements.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary training staff including instructional designers, trainers, and SMEs.
• Support proposal efforts, contract modifications, and customer engagements related to training scope.
• Drive continuous improvement across all training functions via feedback loops and lessons learned.

Skills

Training mgmt

Instructional design

Workforce development

Federal programs

Adult learning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Peraton seeks a Program Training Director to lead strategy, development, and delivery of training solutions for HHS and CMS initiatives. You will design a comprehensive training ecosystem to ensure workforce readiness and operational excellence across a high-visibility program.

You will oversee curriculum development, instructional design, knowledge management, and performance metrics to keep staff and consumers informed and effective. U.S.