Training Specialist

Defense Human Resources Activity; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Training Specialist (GS-1712-13) to lead enterprise talent management, leadership development, and core curricula across the DoD mission.

You will manage contracted instructional designers, oversee multimodal training design and analytics, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring timely, high-quality training delivery in a telework-eligible environment.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Program Leadership: Serve as the principal Training Specialist and Program Manager, leading strategy, design, and implementation of centralized talent management, leadership development, and core competency training programs across the enterprise.
• Strategic Needs Assessment & Alignment: Proactively conduct organizational gap analyses to identify current and future workforce skill requirements, ensuring curriculum and training resources are tailored to sustain a modernized, mission-ready force.
• Contractor & Resource Oversight: Manage and direct teams of contracted instructional designers and trainers, evaluating vendor performance, managing budgets, and ensuring deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.
• Multimodal Instructional Design: Oversee development and deployment of diverse training methodologies including web-based instruction, distance learning, job aids, and hands-on workshops.
• Continuous Improvement & Support: Monitor post-deployment performance metrics and help desk trends to triage user inquiries, resolve training gaps, and implement business process improvements.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is in the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) organization and Personnel Readiness Management Agency (PRMA). PRMA is a Department of War (DoW) Field Activity, of the Under Secretary of War (Personnel and Readiness) (USW (P&R)). The position will be filled as a TERM Not to Exceed September 30, 2028. Agency has the option to extend TERM Appointments up to 4 years.

Key Responsibilities

As a Training Specialist at the GS-1712-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Enterprise Program Leadership: Serve as the principal Training Specialist and Program Manager, leading the strategy, design, and implementation of centralized talent management, leadership development, and core competency training programs across the enterprise.

Strategic Needs Assessment & Alignment: Proactively conduct organizational gap analyses to identify current and future workforce skill requirements, ensuring all curriculum and training resources are tailored to sustain a modernized, mission-ready force.

Contractor & Resource Oversight: Manage and direct dedicated teams of contracted instructional designers and trainers, serving as the technical advisor to evaluate vendor performance, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet strict quality and schedule standards.

Multimodal Instructional Design: Oversee the development and deployment of diverse, state-of-the-art training methodologies-including web-based instruction, distance learning, job aids, and hands-on workshops-ensuring modern and compliant delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Support: Monitor post-deployment performance metrics and help desk trends to triage user inquiries, resolve training gaps, and implement business process improvements that enhance overall organizational performance.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 - $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.