Training Specialist II

Description

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time Training Specialist II at Arlington, VA (USMS Headquarters).

*This position is contingent on the award of a federal contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and deliver instructor-led training in classroom, virtual, and blended-learning environments.
• Conduct workshops, simulations, group exercises, discussions, case studies, and microlearning sessions.
• Support administration of training programs serving geographically dispersed federal personnel.
• Coordinate course scheduling, enrollment, registration, classroom logistics, and learning platform activities.
• Administer and maintain learning management systems and training records.
• Develop and maintain training catalogs, learning pathways, and competency-based development programs.
• Provide logistical support and coordinate training events with Government stakeholders.
• Manage and update training materials, course documentation, and training libraries.
• Track learner participation, certification completion, and compliance reporting.
• Utilize adult learning methodologies to maximize learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Assess training effectiveness through evaluations, surveys, performance metrics, and Kirkpatrick methodologies.
• Prepare reports and recommendations based on training outcomes and organizational needs.
• Support annual training budgets, schedules, and workforce development initiatives.
• Participate in weekly project meetings and provide recommendations for program improvement.
• Assist with train-the-trainer activities and mentoring initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Training & Development, or related discipline.
• In lieu of a degree, ten (10) years of directly related experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience delivering and facilitating professional training programs.
• Experience providing classroom, virtual, blended-learning, workshop, and simulation-based instruction.
• Experience administering training programs and maintaining learning management systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining training catalogs and records.
• Experience evaluating training effectiveness and applying Kirkpatrick evaluation methodologies.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Federal government training experience.
• Experience supporting law enforcement, investigative, financial, or asset forfeiture organizations.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP/CPTD) or similar training certifications.
• Experience using LearnUSMS, DOJ systems, or other federal Learning Management Systems.
• Instructor certification from a federal training organization or accredited training institution.

Benefits (FEDERAL):

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. 

Our family of companies includes: 

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS) 
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) 
• Mission Support Services (MS2) 
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) 
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) 
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2) 
• Oneida Environmental (OE) 

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.