Training Specialist Sr

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Training Specialist Sr in Richland, WA.

 

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). 

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and conducting education training and development programs. Partners with functional organization(s) to identify training needs, prepare training materials and develop course content. Designs, develops, coordinates, and implements effective training methods/curriculums to provide employees with the technical knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs safely and proficiently. Accountable for student skill acquisition and evaluates student performance.. Keeps abreast of training and development research, new materials, methods, and techniques.

 

Under general supervision, candidates must be able to complete the following duties: 

• Develop and revise training materials for 222-S Lab positions using the Systematic Approach to Training and ADDIE model that meets requirements of DOE order 426.2. 

• Coordinate Needs analysis and job/tasks analysis in the development of training 

• Develop training programs in conjunction with task to training matrix. 

• Develop lesson plans designed to enable trainees to meet terminal and enabling objectives. 

• Work with on-the-job trainers and evaluators to ensure OJT/OJE requirements and expectations are met. 

• Validate and assess exam questions based on trainee performance and feedback. 

• Assess and revise training materials as changes in policy, procedures, regulations, and requirements occur. 

• Function as a Training subject matter expert for 222-S staff.  May function as technical authority for Training procedures. 

• Interface with Procedure Writers to ensure procedures and training material are aligned. 

• May represent the organization to internal groups and provide development-specific information to requestors. 

• May function as a lead, providing work direction, coaching, mentoring, and career development support to training staff. 

• Develops, performs, and documents formal and informal assessments to determine training program effectiveness. 

• Manage special projects or assignments as directed by the Performance Assurance Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field and 8 years of related experience.  Must have courses in education or training that focus on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, and testing, as well as evaluation of training programs, if baccalaureate is not in Training or Education. 

• Familiarity with application and implementation of DOE Order 426.2. 

• Proficient in MS Office Suite. 

Desired Qualifications

Proficient in Articulate 360 software. 

Compensation

Grade ​18: $109,013 - $137,538​  

 

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience. 

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

To ensure fair and consistent consideration of all applicants, all candidates must submit a formal application through Planned Systems International's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCIMS. Resumes submitted via email, social media, referrals, recruiting events, or other means will not be considered an official application and must be accompanied by a completed online application in the ATS before a candidate can be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, or to receive an update regarding the status of your application, please contact Talent Acquisition by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.