GSGS is seeking Training Managers to join a team performing work in support of the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

The Training Manager is accountable for scheduling, facilitating and coordinating activities associated with executing all training and certification efforts for contract staff. In addition to any Government-required training, the Training Manager identifies skills gaps and enhancements to promote efficient and optimal operations, on-boarding cross-training, and other needs arising from new Government and Company policies, security protocols, IT systems, or other changes that affect the operations.

Responsibilities:

– Maintain the organization’s Training Plan

– Maintain a current collection of internal and external training resources

– Prepare training reports and individual training records

– Coordinate and evaluate external training programs and/or conferences

– Review and evaluate vendor-produced training programs and facilitate program delivery

– Conduct training needs assessments and respond to training requests identified by managers

– Determine staff skill levels and training needs using various methods: Review of quality assurance data, needs assessment surveys, participant course evaluations, employee feedback, management feedback

– Develop basic components of instructional design: Sequencing and clustering of learning events and objectives, task learning relationships, training materials and performance measures

– Implement supplementary training solutions such as role play scenarios

– Prepare and create audio visual materials, manuals, handbooks, job aids, and other training materials as needed

– Analyze participation response, develop findings and make recommendations for training program improvement

– Plan and conduct validity and reliability studies to detect trends or weak areas making recommendations for necessary changes in training program

– Coordinate and develop the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, providing updates and refresher training as program changes are implemented

Basic Qualifications:

– Must successfully complete a computer-based assessment on typing skills with a score of 90% accuracy and 30 WPM

– Must successfully complete a computer-based assessment on basic computer skills with a score of 70%

– Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent and six (6) years of relative experience

– Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Visio, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

– Ability to use and interpret the applicable documents as described in the contract

– Excellent written and oral communication skills to draft effective training and presentations, communicate with customers, and to disseminate information to a wide audience

– Attention to detail to successfully analyze and evaluate trends, maintain detailed records

– Strong organizational skills

– Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the team to effectively interact with personnel at all levels

– Strong command of the English language both verbally and written

– Strong administrative and organizational skills

– Demonstrate a professional work ethic

– Basic understanding of geography

– Ability to work independently and as a member of the team

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; lift up to 20 lbs.; bend; reach; carry; stoop; kneel; use hand and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; speak; or hear. Specific vision abilities may be required to perform the job which may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, or the ability to adjust focus

Requirements:

– Possess and maintain an active TOP SECRET security clearance

GSGS provides a competitive salary and compensation package (health insurance, 401k, paid holidays, etc.).

GSGS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.