Training Specialist

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Training Specialist to design, deliver, and modernize training for a fast-paced federal program in Tysons Corner, VA. You will develop course content,plan lessons, and create engaging materials for both in-person and virtual trainings.

The role requires 5 years in training and development, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust. Onsite work four days per week is expected in Tysons Corner, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of training and development experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.
• Onsite 4 days per week in Tysons Corner, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and deliver training solutions across the organization.
• Develop new course content and refresh existing materials.
• Plan lesson structures and create engaging written and visual training elements.
• Support virtual and in-person engagements, including conferences.
• Maintain the internal training library with clear, current resources.
• Track compliance training deadlines and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Training design

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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