Training and Development Specialist Alexandria, VA Posted today

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

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating comprehensive training programs that support the mission and operational effectiveness of the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This role supports employees at all organizational levels—individual offices, directorates, groups, and enterprise-wide audiences. The specialist will create and implement impactful learning solutions that address complex organizational needs across multiple platforms and modalities.

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 innovative 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.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree and eight to ten years of training experience, including leading comprehensive in‑person and virtual training programs for large, diverse groups, with demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering training within complex organizational environments.

• Proficiency in instructional design and in tools such as Microsoft 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal agencies.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technologies.

• Certification in instructional design, training, or organizational development (e.g., ATD, CPTD, ISD certifications).

Job ID

2026-26803

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

140K to 150K

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).