Chief Training Officer

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position.

More specifically, this requirement involves experience in a minimum of three of the following areas: Directed or managed complex training programs, organizational initiatives, or operational functions; Developed and implemented strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives to advance organizational mission and priorities; Analyzed organizational, workforce, or program needs and developed solutions to improve performance, effectiveness, and service delivery; Managed organizational resources, including workforce, budgets, contracts, or other program resources; Applied applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to organizational operations and program decisions; and Provided authoritative advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior or executive leadership on complex management, policy, workforce, or operational issues.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Training Institute; advises executive leadership on planning, education and training policy, and performance support operations. Oversees the recruitment and management of instructors and contractors; evaluates instructor performance, monitors work products and schedules, and provides direction, counseling, and performance management.

Ensures training initiatives reflect applicable statutory requirements and advances the professionalism, effectiveness, and capabilities of the organization's workforce. Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and mission-critical issues, providing strategic guidance, formal recommendations and opinions on organizational initiatives and operations.

Serves as the primary liaison with management officials and external stakeholders, representing executive leadership in high-level meetings, work groups, and conferences and coordinating cross-organizational initiatives.