The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer/Trainer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer/Trainer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Conducts needs assessments to identify organizational training needs, requirements, and priorities; consults with Senate managers and supervisors on development needs; designs performance improvement strategies to address identified needs. Serves as project lead in training and development projects; manages internal and vendor staff on training
projects. Provides meeting/retreat planning and facilitation in DC and state offices. Designs and develops specific training materials and guides as well as live and online training for staff. Reviews evaluations and incorporates feedback to make necessary changes to training and other programs. Provides consultation, documentation, and training to project teams for various products and processes. Other duties as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Trains and/or coaches internal and partner training staff in design and presentation skills.
Works on a team that coordinates training conferences.
Monitors current training and development trends; makes appropriate recommendations for adaptation and inclusion in Senate training programs
Required Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with five
to eight years or Master’s
with three to five years of experience in platform and online training
and development, and instructional design.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Knowledge and application of Adult Learning Theory.
Experience with interactive and experiential learning.
Knowledge of an instructional design model. Ability to perform platform and online training.
Expert presentation/platform skills with practiced facilitation skills.
Knowledge of Organizational Development principles.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience in instructional design, adult learning, or a related field, preferably in a large or government organization.
Project Management: Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Instructional Design Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of instructional design principles, including familiarity with online learning tools and platforms.
Technical Training Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of instructional design principles with a focus on technical content, including familiarity with online learning tools, platforms, and technical learning methodologies.
Facilitation Skills: Demonstrated expertise in planning and facilitating training sessions, meetings, classes, or other large-scale events, with a focus on fostering engagement and collaboration.
Analytical Skills: Ability to gather and analyze feedback data to drive continuous program improvement.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience consulting and collaborating with diverse teams.
Working Conditions
Sedentary. Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Organizational
Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a
related field.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
