SAP Training Specialist

Groundswell; Washington; On-site; USD 59,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Flexible schedule

On-site gym/childcare

Job summary

Groundswell seeks a Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver SAP ERP training for DoD programs. You will create instructional materials and lead sessions across HR, Finance, and Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations.

The role requires 1–3 years in ERP training, SAP focus, and DoD familiarity. You will be on-site in the DC area, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple training tracks.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years as a training specialist in ERP environments.
• 2 years focused on SAP environments.
• 1 year SAP training in FI, CO, FM or Supply Management.
• Experience in agile development, SAFe and/or DevSecOps.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and local to DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise SAP training courses and catalogs.
• Prepare student materials (manuals, workbooks, handouts, certificates).
• Deliver formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars.
• Produce training progress reports and monitor project status.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure training objectives are met.
• Design processes and procedures for SAP and related systems.

Skills

SAP

ERP training

Agile SAFe

Security clearance

DC local

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You’ll do:

We are seeking a Training Specialist with experience supporting the Department of Defense to design, develop, and deliver training programs for an SAP ERP environment. Responsibilities include creating instructional materials and conducting training sessions across functional areas such as Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct the research necessary to develop and revise training courses.
• Develop and revise courses and prepare appropriate training catalogs.
• Prepare student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms).
• Train personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars.
• Prepare reports and monitor training tasks in support of the goals of the Contractor Program Manager and the government sponsor(s) using standard training standards and software and hardware programs such as modeling and simulation and prototyping efforts.
• Provide input to the Project Lead and the Contractor Program Manager on which decisions for training validation and modifications of specified items or systems can be corrected.
• Work with clients to ensure training materials satisfy the objectives as defined in the training requirements
• Work in multi-disciplined teams to define and design processes and procedures for the training solution in SAP and related application systems
• Prepare progress reports for internal leadership and for client and monitor project progress
• Mitigate risks, address issues, interface with clients, and keep the leadership informed on project status
• Develop basis of estimates and program schedule for multiple training alternatives as needed
• Support white papers, root cause analysis, other solution related documentation as needed
• Provide support to the management and perform duties as assign

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status)
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher)
• Preference given to candidates with current or recent DoD experience
• 1-3 years relevant experience as a training specialist in ERP environment
• 2 years focused specifically on SAP environment
• 1 year SAP training experience in FI, CO, FM or Supply Management.
• Experience in agile development implementation process, preferably SAFe and/or DevSecOps.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Must be local to the DC Metro area and willing to be on client site in DC up to 5 days/week

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site gym and childcare option

$59,144.00 - $129,498.00

NOTE** : Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 703-639-1777.