Training Specialist

Red River; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Technology is seeking a dedicated Trainer to join our team supporting a Navy program across the DC region. You will evaluate training needs, develop training plans, deliver training, and expand the customer’s internal team through train-the-trainer initiatives.

You will ensure training plans align with program goals, drive adoption, and report outcomes. Requires DoD clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and six years as Training Manager with government experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, HR, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Certification from talent or training associations.
• Six years of experience as Training Manager, preferably in government.
• Proven track record designing and executing training programs.
• Experience with instructional manuals and teaching platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage training programs for internal team and DoD customer.
• Survey and interview to identify training needs and create strategies.
• Identify effective training media and methods for individuals and groups.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report enrollment; analyze training effectiveness.
• Evaluate third-party vendors for training delivery and coordinate when used.
• Administer and report on the train-the-trainer program.

Skills

Training management

Leadership

Communication

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

King George, VA

Washington, DC

College Park, MD

Full time

REQ-3320

Red River Technology is actively seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Trainer to join our team in supporting a mission-critical program for the Navy. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the success of a crucial initiative that directly enhances national operational readiness across the entire US Naval Fleet.

As the Trainer you will evaluate current and future training needs and practices, develop and deliver training plans, and report the results and make recommendations for improvement. You will also administer the "train the trainer" program to expand the customer’s internal training team and enable the customer to deploy training internally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the training and educational programs for the Internal Program Team and for the Department of Defense customer organization

• Conduct surveys and interviews to identify training needs, and create training strategies, initiatives, and material to meet needs

• Analyze, identify, and administer the most effective training medium and methods for specific individuals, groups, and topics

• Stay abreast of evolving training methodologies

• Evaluate the appropriateness of contracting third party vendors to deliver training and coordinate with third party vendors when utilized

• Coordinate, monitor, and report enrollment

• Analyze training program effectiveness and submit reports and recommendations to Program leaders

• Administer and report on the train the trainer program

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, human resources, information technology, or related field or applicable work experience

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required

• Certification from talent and training associations

• Six years of experience as a Training Manager, preferably in the government sector

• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs

• Experience with technologies and best practices for instructional manuals and teaching platforms

• Train the trainer experience - experience in teaching colleagues on how to train others - Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desired Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Training Management

• Human Resources Management

• Instructional Design Certificate

• Associate Professional in Talent Development/Management

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit (http://redriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Red-River-Technology-BAAG_12.19.24-1.pdf) offerings here.

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