Training & Facilitation Specialist (GT26081516)

Global Science & Technology, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life/Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

GST, LLC. is seeking an experienced Training & Facilitation Specialist to support training coordination, facilitation, organizational learning, and workforce engagement initiatives with NOAA/NESDIS leadership.

This position will be located at our office in Silver Spring, MD and has been approved for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Organizational Management, Human Capital Management, Communications, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in training, facilitation, or workforce engagement.
• Understanding of Federal workforce development and organizational learning practices.
• Executive facilitation and training coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver professional development courses and learning materials aligned with NESDIS priorities.
• Facilitate training events using established behavioral tools and methods.
• Coordinate leadership development activities and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Plan and facilitate offsite meetings, workshops, and strategic sessions.
• Create facilitation scripts, briefing materials, and learning documentation.
• Coordinate logistics and communications for training events.

Skills

Training facilitation

Workforce development

Executive facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational awareness

Multitasking across initiatives

Education

BA/BS or MA/MS in Education, Organizational Management, Human Capital Management, Communications, or related field

Job description

GST, LLC. is seeking an experienced Training & Facilitation Specialist to work with NOAA/NESDIS leadership and Workforce Engagement Branch personnel to support training coordination, facilitation, organizational learning, and workforce engagement initiatives.

This position will be located at our office in Silver Spring, MD and has been approved for a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Duties

• Training and Facilitation Support
  Develop and deliver professional development courses and learning materials aligned with NESDIS organizational priorities.
  Facilitate training events utilizing established behavioral assessment tools and methodologies.
  Coordinate and support leadership development activities, professional skills training, and workforce engagement initiatives.
  Support planning and facilitation of offsite meetings, workshops, organizational retreats, and strategic engagement sessions.
  Develop facilitation scripts, executive-level briefing materials, training content, and organizational learning documentation.

  Workforce Engagement and Organizational Development
  Support succession planning activities, workforce development initiatives, and organizational competency building efforts.
  Coordinate logistics, materials, scheduling, and communications associated with training and workforce engagement events.

  Communications
  Support coordination of workforce communications and employee engagement activities.
  Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and executive briefings supporting workforce initiatives.

Required Education/Experience Skills

• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. degree in Education, Organizational Management, Human Capital Management, Communications, or related field
• 10-15+ years of experience supporting training, facilitation, workforce engagement, organizational development, or learning initiatives
• Understanding of Federal workforce development and organizational learning practices
• Executive facilitation and training coordination skills
• Communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Strong organizational awareness
• Ability to support multiple concurrent workforce initiatives

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an 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, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act.