Manager, Technical Training

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in training program management or workforce development leadership.
  • Experience supporting large-scale public sector programs.
  • Strong grasp of adult learning principles and training technologies.
  • Proven leadership in managing training operations at scale.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • US Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee a comprehensive training strategy aligned with program objectives.
  • Lead the design and delivery of training curricula and workforce development plans.
  • Manage training programs for Eligibility Support Workers to enhance service delivery.
  • Create consumer-facing training materials to improve understanding of services.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and emerging needs.
  • Establish standardized training processes and governance frameworks.
  • Implement diverse training methods, including blended and self-paced learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training programs for career growth.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary training staff.
  • Engagement in high-impact federal initiatives.
  • Opportunities to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

About The Role

The Defense Mission and Health Solutions team, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions Operating Unit seeks a  Program Training Director to support our Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) customer delivery and be part of the leadership for CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) initiatives.  The Program Training Director will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of mission‑critical training solutions across a high‑visibility program supporting our federal customer. In this role, you will design and implement a comprehensive training ecosystem that ensures workforce readiness, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in alignment with program objectives and customer requirements.

As the Program Training Director, you will partner closely with program leadership, customer stakeholders, and operational teams to identify training needs, assess capability gaps, and drive the execution of scalable learning solutions. You will oversee all training operations—including curriculum development, instructional design, knowledge management, and performance metrics—to ensure personnel and consumers are equipped with the information they need to engage effectively with program services.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and oversee a program‑wide training strategy aligned to contractual requirements, customer priorities, and mission outcomes.
  • Lead the design, delivery, and sustainment of training curricula, learning pathways, and workforce development plans.
  • Establish and manage comprehensive training programs for Eligibility Support Workers (ESWs), ensuring they are equipped to deliver accurate, efficient, and customer‑focused eligibility and enrollment support.
  • Develop consumer‑facing education materials and training approaches that promote awareness, accessibility, and understanding of eligibility processes, application requirements, and available services.
  • Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and customer representatives to identify skill gaps and emerging needs.
  • Establish and maintain standardized training processes, documentation, and governance frameworks.
  • Implement training delivery methods including instructor‑led, virtual, blended learning, and self‑paced modules.
  • Track and report training performance metrics, certification compliance, knowledge retention, and workforce readiness.
  • Ensure training content remains current, accurate, and responsive to operational changes, policy updates, and system enhancements.
  •  Manage and develop a multidisciplinary training staff including instructional designers, trainers, and SMEs.
  • Support proposal efforts, contract modifications, and customer engagements related to training scope and requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement across all training functions through feedback loops, quality assessments, and lessons learned.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in training program management, instructional development, or workforce development leadership.
  • Experience supporting federal, state, or large‑scale public sector programs.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum design, and training technologies.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage training operations at scale.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
  • US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active public trust clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in human services, eligibility operations or programs, or call center environments.
  • Familiarity with compliance‑driven training frameworks and service‑centered customer programs.
  • Experience implementing modern learning platforms and data‑driven training metrics.

 

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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