Senior Training & Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 30  years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70  government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.

Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation? 

We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nation's most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change.

ASI Government is building our team for a new task order supporting the  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive (OCAE), establish a CISA-wide acquisition learning and training solution and achieve measurable improvements in acquisition workforce capability . This position will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training for CISA's acquisition workforce, including the agency's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Project Manager (PM) Community of Practice (CoP) . CISA's acquisition community is navigating significant staff turnover alongside the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) , and this role will be central to helping new and returning acquisition professionals build the skills and confidence needed to support CISA's cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection mission.

As the Senior Training & Development Specialist will serve as the technical lead for all training and development activities on the contract, partnering closely with the Project Manager, the CISA COR, and Government stakeholders to ensure training is grounded in real workforce needs and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all training and development support activities across the period of performance, serving as the subject matter expert for instructional design and adult learning.
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify acquisition workforce knowledge gaps and recommend actionable, CISA-specific enhancements.
• Review existing training materials, including CISA's COR Action Plan and Virtual Acquisition Lifecycle training curriculum, and recommend updates reflecting current RFO/FAR/HSAR guidance.
• Design, develop, and deliver synchronous and asynchronous training for CISA's COR and PM communities, including virtual instructor-led courses for up to 100 participants per session.
• Coordinate training projects end-to-end — from needs analysis through design, development, and delivery — leveraging modern technology and virtual delivery platforms.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and alignment with CISA's organizational goals, incorporating participant feedback into iterative course updates.
• Produce polished deliverables suitable for Government publication, including slide presentations and on-demand video recordings.
• Support the broader COR/PM Community of Practice by helping integrate role responsibilities and expectations across the acquisition workforce.
• Serve as Lead: maintain continuity of support, coordinate closely with the Project Manager and COR, and support any Government-requested transition activities.

Required:

• Master's degree in Education or a related field, and at least 10 years of experience in instructional design, adult learning principles, and conducting work-related training and development programs. In lieu of a Master's degree, 16+ years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating training projects from inception to completion — needs analysis, design, development, and delivery — leveraging modern technology and virtual platforms.
• Mastery of IDE frameworks and models such as: ADDIE, SAM (Successive Approximation Model), Dick and Carey Model, Action Mapping, etc.
• Experience designing and delivering training to a federal, state, or large enterprise audience.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a diverse audience with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Suitability/Fitness Determination (no active clearance required at hire).
• Ability to work core business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
• S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• Prior experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another federal acquisition organization.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), and/or the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).
• Experience training or supporting Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), Project Managers (PMs), or acquisition professionals.
• Instructional design credentials (e.g., ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development, CPTD/CPLP) or equivalent.
• Experience producing on-demand, video-based training content.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint as a platform for training and knowledge-management resources.

Work Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: Remote, with the ability to travel to DC for customer meetings.
• Desired Start Date: ASAP

Why Join ASI Government?

• Work on high-impact, high-visibility projects that improve government services.
• Collaborate with experienced consultants in strategy, analytics, and organizational development.
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (viewable on our careers site).

BENEFITS : ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster, click here. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 

E-VERIFY:  ASI Government participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA. See the E-Verify Notice and Learn About your Right to Work here and here. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and let us know the nature of your request.