Program Specialist (Training Manager).

About the role

This position is for a Program Specialist (Training Manager) and involves working closely with the Director and Assistant Directors in formulating station policy and planning station actions based on local needs and Central Office directives.

Responsibilities

• Leading the training and change management activities across business lines within the Regional Office (RO) and focusing on implementing changes to business processes, systems, technology, and job roles.
• Assisting the Director and Assistant Directors in assessing priorities and resources needed to meet program objectives through the development and execution of stakeholder communication, relationship management, and organizational change management strategies.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating division reports and statistical data to provide advice to management on training, change management, production, and quality goals and objectives.
• Assisting the Director and Assistant Directors in developing a training and change management strategy to include a communication plan, implementation of a roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, and resistance management plan.
• Providing formalized training and recommending, as appropriate, revisions to procedures or policy to correct deficient areas based upon trends noted on quality reviews, by using review results, regulations, directives, and other relevant material to train employees specific to their division work.
• Serving as the primary Training Management System subject matter expert for the station.
• Providing sound advice and guidance to station management in achieving the RO's objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only, with supervisory approval, and the selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.

• Specialized experience is defined as experience supervising or managing adult learning programs within a Federal agency, military installation, or private organization.
• Managing logistics, scheduling, and resources required for training courses; developing training plans designed to support new agency goals or missions; and reviewing, analyzing, or evaluating the effectiveness of training courses or training.
• Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.