Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Training and Development Specialist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area.

Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for anticipated roles.

The Senior Training and Development Specialist will review and update the T&E curriculum, develop and revise course materials, and deliver professional T&E instruction to DHS personnel. This role requires deep subject matter expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and test and evaluation principles.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Training and Development Specialist, the selected individual will support DHS T&E training programs through curriculum development, instructional design, and direct instruction. Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering professional T&E instruction for DHS courses, both in person at DHS facilities and virtually, using adult learning concepts and methodologies
• Reviewing and updating the formal T&E curriculum, including revising existing course materials and creating new content aligned with current DHS directives and T&E policy
• Providing subject matter expert (SME) support in adult learning principles and the development of interactive web-based and classroom training materials
• Collaborating with program stakeholders to ensure training content supports program planning, oversight, and mission execution
• Supporting system-level analysis and integration efforts, including assessment of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to training program content
• Assisting with technical assessment and evaluation activities to complement government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward the DHS mission
• Communicating findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to diverse stakeholders, including senior government personnel

Key Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent credits/certifications with 10+ years of relevant experience
• DHS T&E Level 3, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
• Expertise in adult learning principles and development of interactive web-based and classroom training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Secret level clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS programs
• Active DHS Suitability
• Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
• Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
• Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $97,800 - $139,400 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.