Training & Development Manager, Senior (Education PM)

About the role

This position is contingent upon contract award. As a Senior Training & Development Manager with a focus on innovation, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of high impact learning and development initiatives that foster innovation and drive organizational excellence within U.S. government departments. The role involves creating training programs and development frameworks that promote creativity, digital transformation, and process improvements aligned with government innovation goals. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in training, development, and organizational change to manage cross‑functional projects, engage stakeholders, and ensure the successful execution of strategic training objectives. GMRE is a small veteran‑owned company that cares about its employees. Its mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help customers grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Training Program Design: Develop and implement training programs focused on fostering innovation, creativity, and cutting edge technologies, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
• Leadership Development: Design leadership development initiatives to cultivate a culture of innovation among senior leaders and managers, encouraging new ways of thinking and problem solving.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and industry experts to identify training needs related to innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Program Management: Lead the development of learning pathways, workshops, and curricula aimed at building innovation capacities across teams, leveraging best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and e‑learning platforms.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs, track progress, and report outcomes to government stakeholders. Use feedback to drive continuous improvement and program scalability.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent, advising on the best approaches to incorporate innovative strategies into organizational culture, fostering an environment that supports new ideas and experimentation.
• Technology Integration: Work closely with technical experts to incorporate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics into training programs, enhancing innovation skill sets among employees.
• Strong Knowledge of the ARCWERX/AFWERX approach to learning

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. A valid driver’s license is required; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. Ability to pass a background check for access to installation bases. Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Travel required: occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits, up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements.

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in training, learning, and development roles, with at least 3 years focused on innovation, leadership, or organizational change.
• Proven experience managing complex, large‑scale training programs in a government or corporate environment.
• Experience with federal contracting and knowledge of government regulations related to training