Training Specialist

Alutiiq and its subsidiaries firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and enjoy working as a team to create exceptional results for our customers.

VA Arlington - Arlington, VA 22209 US (Primary)

Category

Educational and Training

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$90,000 - $95,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

$90,000 - $95,000

The Training Specialist position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Operations Directorate (OPS), Office of Facility Management (FAC), within the immediate office of the Office Director.

FAC provides global support to the Department of State (DOS) by ensuring that overseas posts have safe, secure, and fully functional facilities. Its mission includes providing professional specialty services, facility maintenance funding, technical assistance, personnel, training, and project support to embassies and consulates worldwide.

The Training Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, evaluating, and updating FAC training courses and materials for Locally Employed Staff (LES) assigned to facility management offices abroad. These training programs are designed to:

• Develop and equip employees to meet both immediate and long-term operational and maintenance needs.
• Ensure state-of-the-art systems are operated and maintained properly.
• Support the safety and functionality of DOS facilities at embassies and consulates worldwide.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Training Specialist, assigned to the immediate office of the Director, plays a critical role in ensuring overseas facility maintenance staff are properly equipped to operate, maintain, and repair state-of-the-art facilities worldwide. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality instructional materials, courses, and multimedia content that align with FAC’s strategic goals and support safe, effective, and efficient facility operations.
• Key Responsibilities
• Training Program Development
  • Assist in creating comprehensive plans to identify training gaps and needs, and implement solutions to address them.
  • Develop, design, and deliver instructional materials and courses that support effective learning experiences.
  • Enhance curriculum and course design to advance FAC’s long-term training objectives.
• Content Design & Development
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define learning objectives and content requirements.
  • Create engaging, learner-centered instructional materials including e-learning modules, manuals, and multimedia presentations.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theories to build impactful learning experiences.
  • Develop interactive, multimedia-rich digital learning content (courses, videos, simulations, motion graphics) using tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, and e-learning authoring software.
  • Produce storyboards, scripts, and prototypes to guide content flow and structure.
• Assessment & Evaluation
  • Create and administer assessments to measure training effectiveness.
  • Analyze results to identify improvement areas and adjust content and delivery methods accordingly.
  • Participate in quality assurance testing to ensure training modules function properly and meet Section 504 compliance standards.
• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), providing technical assistance and support to users as needed.
• Optimize user interfaces and engagement with courseware and learning tools.
• Stay current with educational technology trends and tools to enhance training delivery.
• Media & Resource Management
  • Maintain a media library and associated metadata.
  • Provide media support services including duplication, captioning, and quality control.
  • Research new…