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Lead Training Specialist

Washington Headquarters Services · Department of Defense

📍 Alexandria, Virginia 💰 $143913 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Washington Headquarters Services
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-10-28
Application Deadline: 2026-11-02

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Job Summary

This position is located in the WHS, HRD, Individual & Organizational Development Division (I&OD). The Directorate provides comprehensive human resources services for our customers. These functions directly support the Office of the Secretary of War and those Defense Agencies and Department of War field activities that WHS administratively supports. The I&OD provides individual and organizational learning and development solutions.

I&OD also manages the iCompass learning management system.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Lead the administration of training programs and act as a subject matter expert for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning initiatives. This includes creating, revising, and delivering instructional courses on topics such as leadership, communication, and team dynamics. Design and develop comprehensive training courses, programs, and materials for an adult learning environment.

This involves writing course content, creating training aids, and adapting or creating new instructional methods and techniques. Communicate the organization's strategic plan to the team and leads them in managing workloads. This includes coaching, training team members, monitoring progress, and representing the team to obtain necessary resources.

Provide expert knowledge of leadership theory, educational principles, and instructional design to develop and teach complex programs. This duty also involves using extensive evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of training courses. Exercise complete program management for training plans, policies, and goals. This includes developing evaluation criteria, assessing program goal attainment, and using negotiation to gain compliance and resolve issues.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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