Explosives Training Specialist

We have an opening for a Explosives Training Specialist to support Department of Energy (DOE) regulatory requirements and operational needs. The program ensures personnel are trained and certified to work safely with and around explosives. You will conduct training needs analyses and design, develop, implement, evaluate and maintain courses in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts for high-risk environments. Occasional travel may be required. This position is in the Explosives Training Program within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Apply a systematic approach to training, including job task analysis, develop design criteria using established training templates, develop training curriculum, and implement using standard templates.
• Develop, review, and evaluate course objectives and content with stakeholders to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Conduct training needs assessments and present findings and recommendations to management using established processes.
• Consult with and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify development needs and propose targeted training solutions.
• Analyze training data and test results to assess program and instructor effectiveness and prepare reports with clear recommendations.
• Interpret regulations with subject matter experts to define organizational training requirements and ensure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DoT), and other applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Partner with stakeholders and management to align training programs with organizational strategies and operational needs.
• Administer day-to-day operations of training and development programs, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the H04.3 level

• Execute a systematic approach to training, including independently performing gap analyses for training programs, designing and developing course curriculum, creating new training materials and evaluation metrics.
• Apply advanced knowledge of training principles, concepts, standards, processes, and systems.
• Use evaluation data to drive training and development decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Develop and track performance and effectiveness metrics for training initiatives.
• Serves as a knowledge leader and provides input to management on policy changes.
• Train and mentor team members on technical skills as needed.