Training & Development Manager

Ready to build and lead the learning culture of a growing federal-focused firm? Join Castro & Company as a Training & Development Manager in our Human Resources / Talent Development team. You’ll design, deliver, and continuously improve firmwide learning programs that strengthen technical and professional skills, accelerate new-hire integration, and support early-career talent. This is a great opportunity for an experienced learning professional who thrives in a professional services environment and enjoys partnering with firm leadership to develop our people. What You’ll Do In This Role Develop the Learning Strategy: Build and execute an annual firmwide learning and development plan aligned with business priorities, employee needs, and workforce objectivesAssess Training Needs: Use stakeholder interviews, performance insights, employee surveys, and skills-gap analysis to identify development prioritiesDesign and Deliver Programs: Coordinate and facilitate instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and self-paced training across technical, professional, and interpersonal skill areasManage Program Operations: Oversee training calendars, curricula, internal and external instructors, vendor relationships, program communications, and learning budgetsOwn the Onboarding Experience: Lead new-hire orientation, role-specific learning plans, cross-office coordination, and feedback checkpointsLead Early-Career Programs: Run intern and extern development programs, including onboarding, training, mentorship, progress assessments, and conversion initiatives, and partner with recruiting and business leaders on campus engagement and university partnershipsDevelop Leaders: Create manager and emerging-leader development pathways, coaching resources, mentorship opportunities, and succession-readiness initiativesAdminister Learning Systems: Manage and continuously improve the learning management system (LMS), including course assignments, completion tracking, records, and reportingSupport CPE Compliance: Coordinate and monitor applicable continuing professional education (CPE) requirements, training documentation, and compliance reporting in collaboration with professional leadershipMeasure and Report Results: Establish measurable learning outcomes, evaluate program effectiveness using participation, satisfaction, assessment, retention, and performance data, and prepare dashboards and recommendations for leadershipAdvise and Collaborate: Advise firm leaders on development priorities and partner with HR on engagement, retention, career progression, and inclusive learning initiativesPromote Consistent Learning Practices: Deliver accessible learning across departments and office locations, with periodic travel for onsite programs and campus eventsMaintain Documentation: Keep training materials, standard operating procedures, and program documentation current while protecting employee confidentiality Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field5+ years of relevant experience in learning and development, employee training, education, talent development, or a related discipline2+ years coordinating or leading programs or major initiativesDemonstrated ability to develop curricula, facilitate training, manage multiple projects, and partner effectively with senior stakeholdersProficiency with LMS platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and training metrics/reportingStrong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills Preferred Skills And Attributes Master’s degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a related disciplineTraining or talent development experience in public accounting, professional services, or a multi-office environmentKnowledge of CPE tracking and compliance; experience with LCvista or comparable learning systemsExperience managing internship/externship programs, campus recruiting partnerships, and leadership developmentRelevant professional credential (e.g., CPTD, APTD, SHRM-CP, or PHR)Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus Salary Range: $80K-$110K Final compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, certifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Serving Federal Government clients, Castro & Company is a dedicated Audit, Advisory and Information Technology firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We are dedicated to helping our clients accomplish their strategic goals while providing our people with a diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed. Castro & Company employees are part of a learning culture with challenging career development opportunities. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, reward excellence, and respect and value diversity. Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.