Training Specialist - Disaster Recovery, Housing and Community Development (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s Housing and Community Development team is seeking a Training Specialist to drive disaster recovery training across the nation. The role supports design, development, and delivery of comprehensive training content for CDBG-DR programs and stakeholders.

The position emphasizes expert facilitation, collaboration with project teams, and content customization for diverse audiences, with travel as needed. Remote work from various US time zones is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR programs, HUD program and or other relevant affordable housing programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing various training platforms to conduct trainings in-person and virtually, designing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) services.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in virtual and face to face classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how housing, community and economic development, and disaster recovery programs are implemented at the state and/or local levels.
• Willingness to travel on occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training materials for CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders.
• Facilitate learning sessions with interactive activities, group discussions, case studies, and role-plays.
• Deliver group and individual trainings under the direction of a project manager.
• Contribute to product development, serving as a subject-matter expert or author as needed.
• Provide content expertise for HUD disaster recovery programs during training delivery and in product development.
• Customize content for specific audiences based on needs and learning capacity.
• Deliver trainings on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, including policies, procurement, and labor standards.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of all materials.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Facilitation

MS Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development (or related field)

Master’s degree in Learning and Development (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Training Specialist - Disaster Recovery, Housing & Community Development

ICF’s Justice, Workforce, Preparedness & Community Development group works to improve Americans’ lives through strategic consulting support, technical assistance, product development, and program implementation. We are seeking a Training Specialist candidate to join the Housing and Community Development team at ICF who is enthusiastic about solving social issues related to disaster recovery, community development, and building the capacity of state, territorial, and local governments to administer disaster recovery programs.

This role can be located anywhere in the continental US. Candidates located in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones or willing to work after traditional Eastern time zone work hours preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and delivering engaging in-person and virtual training materials for CDBGDR grantees and stakeholders, covering housing, infrastructure, mitigation, and other program implementation topics, as well as compliance and other federal grant requirement concepts
• Facilitating engaging learning sessions, incorporating interactive activities, group discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises to maximize participant engagement and knowledge retention
• Delivering group and individual instructional trainings under the direction of a project manager, covering a range of technical, operational, and management areas
• Contributing to product development projects, including serving as a subject-matter expert and potentially as an author, researcher, or developer, based on the needs of a given assignment in creating high-quality deliverables
• Serving as a subject-matter expert for HUD disaster recovery programs, providing content expertise during training delivery and reflected in product development
• Customizing content to specific audiences based on particular needs, learning capacity, and other considerations.
• Delivering trainings on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, including but not limited to policies and procedures, national objectives, procurement, coordination with other federal funding streams, labor standards, citizen participation, and overall compliance
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulations for all developed materials

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR programs, HUD program and or other relevant affordable housing programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing various training platforms to conduct trainings in-person and virtually, designing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) services.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in virtual and face to face classroom delivery
• Demonstrated knowledge of how housing, community and economic development, and disaster recovery programs are implemented at the state and/or local levels
• Willingness to travel on occasionally

Preferred Experience

• Master’s Degree in Learning and Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or other relevant field.
• Experience working with multifamily developers, housing authorities, or developers of affordable housing
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design
• Understanding of how adults learn best, including the importance of relevance, active participation, and practical application

Professional Skills You Will Use

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in handling multiple priorities
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and consultants
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations to identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
• Proficiency with MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Team player with the ability to take initiative, coordinate with others, and work well independently
• Superior attention to detail

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

- There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)