TRAINING SPECIALIST

About the Position: This position is located in the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the policy guidance and direction of the Assistant Director for Healthcare Administration and Operations (AD-HCA&O) - Business Operations, and is located in Falls Church, VA. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Manages and coordinates technical training programs, establishing policies and procedures for professional development and ensuring integration of approved curriculum across the organizations.

Oversees training compliance and conducts outreach and education efforts, including workshops, provider lectures, in-services, and departmental training activities.

Coordinates meetings with clinicians and staff to define training needs and requirements in support of performance-based training programs.

Designs and develops interactive curriculum and training programs for face-to-face and web-based delivery using the Planning, Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (PADDIE) model.

Conducts analyses to evaluate training effectiveness and identify performance gaps, recommending improvements to enhance clinician workflow, patient safety, and program outcomes.

Evaluates the effectiveness of DHA and AD-HCA programs for process improvement and modifies training as needed.

Supports delivery of assigned training and learning activities, completing work designed to build the competencies required for full-performance instructional duties.

Conducts routine instructional tasks under supervision, consulting with the supervisor on unusual technical problems and ensuring completed work meets objectives.

Performs structured developmental assignments to gain experience in instructional design and training program management.