TRAINING SPECIALIST

Defense Human Resources Activity; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity in the United States seeks a Senior Training Specialist (GS-1712-12) responsible for overall course management, development, curriculum execution, delivery, and evaluation of train-the-trainer and instructor development programs across multiple complex functional areas.

The role involves planning and evaluating faculty development, updating lesson plans and materials, coaching instructors, and coordinating with leadership to ensure training requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent graduate education preferred? (educational guidance is provided in the posting).
• Experience with faculty development and instructor training programs is expected.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, coordinate, and evaluate faculty development and instructor training programs.
• Develop and update lesson plans, facilitator guides, materials, exercises, and assessments.
• Observe performance, coach instructors, identify gaps, and recommend development activities.
• Coordinate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure training needs are met and standards are applied.

Skills

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Instructor training

Coaching

Education

Graduate education requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Senior Training Specialist in DEOMI responsible for overall course management, development, curriculum execution, delivery, and evaluation of train-the-trainer and formal instructor development programs across multiple complex functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST at the GS-1712-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, executes, coordinates, and evaluates faculty development and instructor training programs. Develops, reviews, and updates faculty development lesson plans, facilitator guides, instructional materials, practical exercises, and assessments using adult-learning principles and established instructional methodologies.

Observes instructor and facilitator performance, provides coaching and developmental feedback, identifies instructional skills gaps, and recommends targeted development activities to improve instructional effectiveness. Coordinates faculty development with leadership, course managers, instructors, and organizational stakeholders ensure training requirements are effectively supported.

Provides technical guidance to instructors, course managers, and leadership regarding instructional techniques, adult learning practices and established training standards.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

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 $90173 – $117227/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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