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Entry-Level Training Specialist

Confidential ClientGovernment & Public Administration
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$63,653
Johnson City, Tennessee
A Day Ago

The Entry-Level Training Specialist supports the Department of State's Bureau of Global Acquisitions by coordinating and delivering training programs, managing training records, and conducting assessments to enhance workforce competencies. This role involves developing training materials, providing participant feedback, and supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives within a federal government context.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Training Specialist to support acquisition and training efforts for federal programs. The role focuses on delivering and maintaining effective learning programs and assessments.

  • Schedule training sessions and coordinate logistics
  • Maintain training records and documentation
  • Track participant attendance and completion rates
  • Provide refresher training and skills reinforcement sessions
  • Manage knowledge and competency assessments
  • Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments
  • Conduct skills evaluations and competency testing
  • Provide participant feedback and performance reports
  • Implement continuous improvement processes based on evaluation results
  • Respond to training-related inquiries and technical questions
  • Recommend best practices and industry standards
  • Advise on training strategy and implementation plans
  • Support change management initiatives through training interventions
  • Maintain and update training materials as needed

Qualifications

  • Entry-level experience delivering training to diverse audiences
  • Entry-level experience developing and maintaining curricula and training materials
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable administering assessments and tracking training metrics
  • Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple training events

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, Communications, or a related field required; OR
  • Training-and-development-related certifications plus a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a training and development professional supporting federal government agencies

Location & Clearance

  • Location: Johnson City, TN (position supports federal acquisition training)
  • Clearance: Secret (required)

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to meet these physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
  • Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
  • Ability to walk and stand as needed for meetings, conferences, and travel

Compensation

  • Projected salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 (range provided by the client; final pay is based on experience, qualifications, and contract-specific factors)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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