Training Specialist (2026-186)
At a glance
Mid-level Learning & Development role at Acclaim Technical Services. Chantilly · full-time · $170,000–$195,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Assess employee learning needs, then build quarterly and annual programs that support career progression
- Create and deliver technical and supply courses, workshops, and training sessions, bringing in guest speakers when useful
- Set training budgets and track attendance, performance, and employee progress through each program
- Coordinate program announcements and promotional materials with marketing, and communicate schedules to employees
- Define training KPIs and report on program results
What you bring
- At least ten years as a training specialist or in a comparable role
- A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this Chantilly program
- Fluency in English and either French or Arabic
- Working ability with MS Office and database software, plus knowledge of varied teaching methods
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced training specialist who can design and deliver employee learning programs and monitor their results. The position is based in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
From the employer
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Identify training needs according to needs
- Based on research, plan and implement training programs that will prepare employees for the next step of their career paths.
- Build quarterly and annual training program
- Present all the technical and supply training requirements
- Prepare budget for training programs and workshops
- Encourage employees for training
- Oversee employee attendance and performance
- Track employee success and progress
- Manage the production of program marketing material in collaboration with the marketing team
- Communicate all the training programs on a timely basis
- Have a program announcement marketing strategy
- Prepare and deliver training courses
- Bring guest presenters if necessary
- Implement training KPIs
- Prepare and present reports on training program KIP
- 10+ years of experience as a Training Specialist or similar role
- Experience with designing training programs and workshops
- Ability to lead a full training cycle is preferred.
- Experience with learning management software is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database software.
- Knowledge of various training and teaching methods
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Good communication, interpersonal & time-management skills
- Fluent in either French or Arabic and English Languages
SALARY TRANSPARANCY
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
ABOUT
Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector—we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.
SALARY TRANSPARANCY
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.