Entry-Level Training Specialist

Nakupuna Companies is seeking an Entry-Level Training Specialist in support of the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA). DOS has a robust Acquisition Program with an average annual spend portfolio of ~$12 billion executed through approximately 25,000 contract transactions and $4.7 billion executed through approximately 1,200 federal assistance (grants) awards supporting a diverse mission set. GA reports to the Undersecretary for Management and has three organizational elements to include: Acquisition Management Directorate (GA/AM), Acquisition Policy Directorate (GA/AP), and Federal Assistance Directorate (GA/FAM).

• Schedule training sessions and coordinate logistics
• Maintain training records and documentation
• Track participant attendance and completion rates
• Provide refresher training and skills reinforcement sessions
• Manage knowledge and competency assessments
• Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments
• Conduct skills evaluations and competency testing
• Provide participant feedback and performance reports
• Implement continuous improvement processes based on evaluation results
• Respond to training-related inquiries and technical questions
• Recommend best practices and industry standards
• Advise on training strategy and implementation plans
• Support change management initiatives through training interventions
• Maintain and update training materials as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Entry-level experience with delivering training to a variety of audiences
• Entry-level experience in developing and maintaining curricula and other training materials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, Communications, or related field required; or training and development related certifications combined with minimum of two (2) years of experience as training and development professional supporting federal government agencies

Location:

• Washington, DC

• Secret

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Ability to walk and stand as needed in connection with meetings, conferences, and domestic or international travel.