Training and Development Specialist, Journeyman
KAIROS Inc
- Saint Inigoes, MD
- $60,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Design, develop, and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, testing and evaluation procedures, and other educational materials.
- Evaluate modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and models (i.e., Adult Learning Theory, ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy), and the measurement of training effects for full spectrum (Instructor Led, Virtual, Computer Based) curriculum and training design and development.
- Demonstrated application of teaching and instruction skills for individuals and groups.
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, Forms, OneDrive)
- Adobe Captivate proficiency
- Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
- Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, independent, and team-oriented environment
- Ability to multitask and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
- Detail-oriented with strong analytics and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate challenges
- Ability to adapt to evolving technology
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least three (3) years of related experience.
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation, you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include, but are not limited to, location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $85,000.00. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
- Medical Coverage
- Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
- 401K Plan with Employer Matching
- Annual Discretionary Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
- Certification reimbursement program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group