Training Specialist

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Dev &

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver training for a federal program, combining creativity with structure across virtual and in-person sessions.

You will maintain an internal training library, coordinate with program leadership, and track deadlines for compliance training while advancing learning delivery with new tools and techniques. Onsite in Tysons Corner, VA four days per week, up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five years of experience in training and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and deliver training solutions for a federal program.
• Maintain a comprehensive internal training library and modernize learning delivery.
• Coordinate with program leadership and track compliance training deadlines.
• Conduct quality checks on course content and identify improvement areas.

Skills

Training & development

Instructional design

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Family : Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Training Specialist to support a prominent, fast paced federal program focused on strengthening internal training and professional development. In this role, you will work closely with program leadership to design, enhance, and deliver training solutions that help teams across the organization perform at their best. You will contribute to a wide range of learning initiatives from developing new course content and refreshing existing materials, to planning lesson structures and crafting engaging written and visual training elements. This position offers the opportunity to support both virtual and in person engagement, including conferences, onboarding sessions, and staff wide learning events. A core part of the role involves maintaining a comprehensive internal training library, ensuring staff have access to clear, current, and well organized resources. You will also help modernize learning delivery by integrating new tools, technologies, and virtual training capabilities.

Additionally, you'll support compliance related training requirements by tracking deadlines, coordinating communications, and keeping leadership informed of progress. You will conduct quality checks on course content, identify areas for improvement, and recommend new subject areas based on evolving needs across the program.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining creativity with structure and someone who can translate complex program information into effective learning experiences and who thrives in a highly collaborative environment.

What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Bachelor's Degree

FIVE(5) years of experience in training and development of training

Must be able to work onsite 4 days per week in Tysons Corner, VA

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Training development experience within DHS
• Experience conducting comprehensive research and analysis
• Experience developing white papers, briefing materials, and making oral presentation of these materials to all levels of management
• Strong writing and deck development skills in MS Office Suite

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.