Leadership Development Specialist

Leadership Development Specialist
 

Location: Arlington, VA/ NCR

Clearance level required: Secret

This position is contingent upon award.

OWT Global:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial vendors. Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times (2022-2025), OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry-leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering, Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project management, Subject Matter Expertise (SME), operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies.

OWT is a proud supporting partner in the DOD SkillBridge program to ensure service members gain valuable industry work experience as the service member transitions from military to industry. The OWT Global team consists of 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Communities with an extensive experience tailored towards supporting efforts in preparation of threats against the United States by great power competitors and by continued operational support to the United States Government in combatting the continued counterterrorism threats world-wide.

With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations and civilian intelligence agency veterans, Engineers, and manned and unmanned system pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational applications to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way. 

Job summary

The Leadership Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating leadership development programs that support workforce readiness, organizational effectiveness, and mission success. This position works closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional staff, and program stakeholders to develop leadership training solutions that enhance leadership competencies, professional growth, succession planning, and organizational performance. The Leadership Development Specialist applies adult learning principles, leadership development methodologies, and performance improvement practices to support employees at various stages of leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement leadership development programs, courses, workshops, and learning initiatives.
• Conduct leadership competency assessments, training needs analyses, and gap analyses to identify organizational development requirements.
• Develop leadership curricula, career development pathways, learning materials, assessments, and performance support resources.
• Facilitate leadership training sessions in classroom, virtual, and blended learning environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify emerging leadership development needs and organizational priorities.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and developmental support to leaders and aspiring leaders as required.
• Support succession planning initiatives and leadership pipeline development programs.
• Evaluate leadership development programs using assessments, surveys, performance metrics, and participant feedback.
• Analyze program effectiveness and recommend improvements to maximize learning outcomes and organizational impact.
• Coordinate with instructional designers, curriculum developers, instructors, and program managers to ensure alignment across training initiatives.
• Research emerging leadership trends, best practices, and organizational development strategies.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations regarding leadership development activities and outcomes.
• Ensure leadership training programs comply with contractual requirements, organizational policies, and applicable standards.
• Support audits, program reviews, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in leadership development, talent development, organizational development, workforce development, training, education, or a related field.
• Clearance level required: Secret
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs for professional or organizational audiences.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments and developing competency-based learning solutions.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional materials, workshops, and leadership training resources.
• Experience assessing training effectiveness and implementing program improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Leadership, Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting federal government, Department of War (DoW), or contractor-operated leadership development programs.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, supervisory development, or talent management initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PMP, or comparable credentials.
• Knowledge of competency modeling, change management, succession planning, and workforce planning methodologies.
• Experience facilitating leadership assessments, coaching programs, and developmental feedback processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of leadership theories, organizational development practices, and adult learning principles.
• Ability to develop and facilitate effective leadership training and professional development programs.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to assess organizational needs and translate them into actionable development initiatives.
• Knowledge of leadership competency frameworks and performance improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay