Training & Communications Specialist / Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

IBSS; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IBSS Corp. is seeking a mid-level Training & Communications Specialist to support technology modernization and workforce readiness for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

This role develops practical training materials and clear communications that help employees understand changes, learn new processes, and confidently use enterprise systems. You will work with training leads, SMEs, and Government stakeholders to develop content and track effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Secret or Top-Secret clearance required.
• 3+ years creating training materials or employee communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, communications, or related field.
• Apply adult learning principles to learning objectives and assessments.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills for nontechnical audiences.
• Experience facilitating virtual sessions with SMEs.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams; SharePoint content publishing.
• Familiar with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials and learning products for DoDEA.
• Turn technical information into clear, practical learning content for adult audiences.
• Facilitate virtual training sessions and Q&A with Government staff.
• Develop communications, FAQs, and SharePoint content explaining changes and timelines.
• Coordinate training schedules, track participation, and report on progress.
• Evaluate content, gather feedback, and revise materials with changes.
• Maintain accessible, reusable resources with version control and 508 compliance.

Skills

Training content development

Adult learning principles

Strong writing/editing

Presentation skills

Facilitation of virtual training

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design/education/communications/organizational development

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Title: Training & Communications Specialist

Location: Primarily Remote - with periodic in-person meetings in Alexandria, VA

Clearance Required: Active Secret or Top-Secret

Salary Range: $85K - $95K / Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience

Quantity: 2

Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026

Description: IBSS is seeking a mid-level Training & Communications Specialist to support technology modernization and workforce readiness for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). This position develops practical training materials and clear communications that help employees understand changes, learn new processes, and confidently use enterprise systems.

Working with the training lead, technical subject matter experts, and Government stakeholders, you will develop assigned learning products, facilitate training sessions, support change communications, and track participation and effectiveness. The position emphasizes hands-on content development, coordination, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop training materials: Create and update presentations, learning modules, facilitator guides, step-by-step instructions, quick-reference guides, and short instructional videos tailored to specific employee roles.
• Translate technical information: Work with subject matter experts to turn system functionality, business processes, and technical documentation into clear, practical learning content for adult audiences.
• Support training delivery: Facilitate virtual training, demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions; prepare materials and guidance that enable Government staff to deliver training independently.
• Develop communications: Draft and edit announcements, stakeholder updates, frequently asked questions, and SharePoint content explaining what is changing, when it is happening, and what employees need to do.
• Coordinate learning activities: Maintain training schedules and participant records, track completion, and prepare status updates identifying outstanding training needs.
• Evaluate and improve content: Develop knowledge checks and practical exercises, gather participant feedback, and revise materials to address learning gaps and approved system or process changes.
• Maintain accessible, reusable resources: Organize training and communications materials in Government-designated repositories, maintain editable source files and version control, and apply Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
• Three (3+) years of relevant experience developing training, instructional materials, or employee-focused communications.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, communications, organizational development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated application of adult learning principles and instructional design methods to develop learning objectives, practical activities, and assessments.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience facilitating virtual learning sessions and collaborating with subject matter experts to validate content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, along with experience organizing or publishing content in SharePoint or a comparable platform.
• Familiarity with accessible documents and presentation development and Section 508 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, DoD organizations, K-12 education systems, or enterprise software implementations.
• Experience using e-learning authoring, screen-recording, or video-editing tools to produce self-paced learning materials.
• Experience supporting change management, train-the-trainer activities, or data and technology literacy initiatives.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
• paid time off
• federal holidays
• a matching 401K plan
• tuition/professional development reimbursement
• and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [e-mail].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at [e-mail]