Training Specialist/Coordinator

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$93,090 - $136,656

$93,090 - $113,988 Annually for the H04.2 level

$111,600 - $136,656 Annually for the H04.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for a Technical Training Specialist in Nevada. You will support our LLNL workforce that resides in and travels to Nevada in a variety of training and administrative tasks. Using your operational and technical experience, you will ensure employee compliance with regulatory and compliance activities including administrative operations, analyzing, planning, executing and leading activities pertaining to business process improvement initiatives. You will also conduct training needs analysis related to the design, development and implementation of courses in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts supporting high-risk environments. This position will primarily support the Joint Laboratory Operations Nevada (JLON) Office activities in Nevada. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work, which will be four days a week at ten-hour shifts per day.

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 

• Administer operational aspects of development, education, and training programs to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct training needs analysis, job task analysis, course design, curriculum development and course implementation using established training templates and best practices.
• Prepare and update training materials, evaluation metrics, and training records for managers, supervisors, technical staff and other personnel.
• Consult with supervisors, advisors, and external training administrators to clarify training requirements and ensure full compliance with LLNL employees.
• Interpret and communicate institutional training policies and regulatory requirements; serve as a resource for training procedures and policy questions.
• Assign and remove personnel from training roles based on management guidance; ensure training plans are accurate for work at various sites, facilitate Management Review Board (MRB) meetings by preparing agendas, maintaining records, tracking actions, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Enter issues and corrective actions into designated tracking systems ensuring accuracy and completeness of records and track issues to closure while monitoring corrective action implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the H04.3 level

• Execute systematic approach to training including independent performance of gap analyses and creation of new training materials.
• Consult with the various SD organizations as an innovative training resource through a variety of communication channels including the SD training helpdesk.
• Deliver specialized or technical classroom and on-the-job training (OJT).
• Coach others in effective web-based, classroom and on-the-job training practices and serve as a knowledge leader on the most current industry technology to support team goals.
• Train and mentor team members on technical skills, as needed.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organization Development, Training and Development, Instructional Design Technologies or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience evaluating training needs, and designing, developing, and systematically implementing training solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in applying learning, training, and development theories and training technologies through instruction and coaching, using multimedia and virtual means as well as classroom and OJT methods.
• Experience using various computer software applications and multimedia tools for training and   development with an emphasis on online training.
• Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate technical information.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations.

Additional qualifications at the H04.3 level

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of and experience with training industry principles, concepts, practices, standards, processes and systems.
• Project management experience leading individual projects and occasionally delegating tasks.
• Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for complex problems with organization-wide impact.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate complex technical information.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Instructional Technology or in a technical related field.
• Experience designing and developing training programs in a highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with DOE Nuclear Facility, and ES&H requirements.
• Experience designing and developing large scale interactive online training courses complete with video, audio, skill-based interaction and examination processes, 3D modeling, and other media elements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

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