Training and Development Specialist

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
71K-130K Annually
Mid level
Defense
The Role
The role involves enhancing T&E curriculum, delivering training programs, and ensuring content relevance while collaborating with stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
JRAD is seeking candidates for [a contingent / future] position supporting the [DHS Science and Technology (S&T)]. This position is [Washington DC/ possibly hybrid].

Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Reviews, updates, and enhances formal Test & Evaluation (T&E) curriculum, including revising existing course materials and developing new instructional content aligned to program needs.
  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in adult learning, designing and delivering engaging instructor-led and web-based training solutions.
  • Applies adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create interactive, learner-centered training experiences.
  • Delivers professional classroom and virtual instruction in support of T&E courses, ensuring high-quality facilitation and learner engagement.
  • Supports training delivery for programs aligned with the Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Institute (HSAI), both onsite and in virtual environments.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure training content remains current, relevant, and aligned with mission and acquisition objectives.

Required Skills and Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years’ experience
  • Engineering (or technical) experience
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Preferred qualifications
    • Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
    • Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Security Clearance:

  • DHS Suitability
  • Secret

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!  

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:  

  • Health Insurance  
  • Dental Insurance  
  • Vision Insurance  
  • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance  
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care  
  • Disability Insurance  
  • 401K Plan  
  • Tuition Reimbursement  

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 3 years' experience
  • Engineering (or technical) experience
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
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The Company
HQ: Stafford, Virginia
161 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

As a recognized leader in the Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) community, we will continually strive to provide a distinguishably high level of innovative, proactive approaches in science and technology (S&T), test and evaluation (T&E) and engineering efforts to the U.S. Government, industry and academia. Through the application of subject matter expertise, JRAD personnel will separate themselves from other engineers and scientists by providing consistently high quality services and products at the best value to our customer. JRAD performs its mission through a framework of expertise, community structure, unbiased perspective and visionary leadership enhancing current and future readiness of the war fighter, first responder and civilian communities. JRAD personnel help transform defense objectives into defense achievements by supporting key decision-makers with sound judgment, reliable data and exceptional technical support.

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