Overview: DecisionPoint is seeking a Training Coordinator who shall support the VO under the general guidance of VO/DO and the Program Manager. The Training Coordinator will perform a wide range of activities involved in carrying out the VO/DOs responsibilities for meeting the training needs of employees of the Visa Office, including civil service, foreign service, contract, and other personnel. The Training Coordinator will also serve as acting Program Manager in the absence of the PM. Specifically, the Training Coordinator will be involved in designing, testing, distributing, and updating training materials related to visa support operations. The Training Coordinator shall maintain the contract Training Plan. The Training Coordinator shall train personnel to the level that will ensure that personnel using the materials and systems are operationally self-sufficient without the aid of the Contractor. The Training Coordinator shall perform, but not limited to, the following: Duties & Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities:Serve as Acting Program Manager in the absence of the PM.Develop basic components of instructional design: sequencing and clustering of learning events and objectives, task learning relationships, training materials and performance measures. Also implement supplementary training solutions such as role play scenarios.Coordinate and present training to DOS personnel and contractor staff in the operational use of all training materials and systems.Maintain a current collection of internal and external training resources. Prepare training reports and individual training records. Coordinate, reserve, and evaluate external training programs and/or conferences.Conduct training needs assessments and respond to training requests identified by managers. Determine staff skill levels and training needs using various methods: review of quality assurance data, needs assessment surveys, participant course evaluations, employee feedback, and management feedback.Prepare and create audio visual materials, manuals, handbooks, job aids, and other training materials as needed.Identify and organize speakers or presenters from within VO, if necessary.Analyze participation response, develop findings and make recommendations. Plan and conduct validity and reliability studies to detect trends or weak areas to make recommendations for necessary changes in training program.Coordinate and develop training packages.Provide updates and refresher training as program, regulatory or policy changes are implemented.Prepare Certificates of Attendance for those who attend VO training classes.Promote innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.Participate in meetings, conference calls and digital video conferences as required with overseas posts, VO, State, and other US Government agencies. Provide formal and informal briefings.Develop a mechanism to track employee training needs by individuals.In coordination with VO/DO, respond to requests for VO subject matter expert speakers for courses at FSI or other locations.Consult with CA/EX/HRD on training as necessary or when directed by VO/DO. Qualifications: Required skills:Active Top Secret ClearanceBachelors Degree (advanced degree or PMP preferred), and;Six (6) years of experience that demonstrates accomplishment of training project assignments that require a wide range of training and computer requirements and techniques. Such experience may include analyzing training-related technology, conducting studies to determine training requirements, teaching, supervising or administering a training program, development or review of training materials, or work that required training or instructing others on a regular basis, including;Five (5) years of experience utilizing a variety of office software, specifically: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook.Qualifications:Ability to design, deliver, maintain, and evaluate training programsKnowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of trainingExcellent oral and written communication skillsSuperior organizational skills and work ethicKnowledge of computer technologyAbility to effectively communicateAbility to interpret and apply regulatory materialWhat youll get!Immediately- vested 401k with employer matching100% Employer Paid Dental and Vision coverageComprehensive MedicalCompetitive PTOTuition AssistanceProfessional Development opportunitiesThe ability to influence major initiativesOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.