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**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 $140,000 - $185,000 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 Mon