Sr. Training Development and Evaluation Specialist
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Training Development and Evaluation Specialist to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for developing training and conducting training programs for personnel at all levels in physical and/or electronic environments.What You'll Be Doing:
Build teaching outlines in conformance with selected instructional methods, leveraging knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such training methods as individual coaching, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
Confer with management, employees, and clients to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.
Develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, reference works, visual aids, and tests as well as develop in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
Facilitate the execution of all training programs and may evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. In keeping abreast of training and development research through learning theory and new materials, they monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
Builds, performs, and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and work closely with discipline-specific experts to harvest the training content. Training content can include written, digital, and virtual material and serves to integrate and deliver research, design, and development of EA projects.
Provide a detailed implementation plan, ensure quality, and offer training to support the government for each project and ensure each project is closed out in accordance with the PMBOK and provide transition support following the completion of each project.
Works closely with developer staff to perform software testing and quality control to ensure the appropriate documentation supports all software and application development, including new application/software training materials.
Follows approved prescribed training methodologies, course management, and curriculum development procedures and use outputs from assessments and analyses conducted under this TO and any other relevant information sources to provide an innovative Training Methodology Framework.
Collect data and incorporate it with industry best practices, resources, threat and unit capabilities, and other relevant sources, while conducting the training, to provide the Customer with recommendation reports to promote increased efficiency and efficacy on training, emphasizing speed and flexibility in developing future training to keep pace with evolving global hybrid threats.
Supervise and provide technical leadership to Journeymen and Junior-level staff.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Must have a current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Must have a BS degree and 8+ years experience
Possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge within their area of expertise across assigned activities.
Experience using any of these courses to prepare training products and associated certifications include: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training, GIT Lab Training, ITIL, Touchpoint, Radio Device Trainings, Project Management, Microsoft Courses, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), USSOCOM Process Trainings, Policy Related Matters, Industrial Security, Artificial Intelligence Tools, Machine Learning Tools, Process Automation Tools, Data Analysis Tools and Techniques, and Advancing the Enterprise.
Ability to plan and lead major assignments, evaluate performance results and recommend major process changes, and function as a technical expert across processes.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Top SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range:$96,400.00 - $168,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About UsParsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.