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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Specialist, Training Program Management – INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY based in the United States.
The Senior Specialist, Training Program Management, will lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of workforce training initiatives that strengthen public health laboratory capabilities. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of learning programs, including virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, seminars, and microcredential opportunities. Working across multidisciplinary teams and external partnerships, you will manage complex projects, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with workforce development priorities. You will use participant feedback, data, and evaluation findings to improve training quality and measure program effectiveness. The position also contributes to grant-funded activities, learning platform management, stakeholder engagement, and departmental planning. This remote opportunity is suited to an experienced training and program management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can independently drive projects with broad organizational impact.
Manage assigned workforce development projects, training programs, and learning initiatives from initial planning through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Lead the design, coordination, delivery, and quality improvement of virtual and in-person workshops, seminars, webinars, microcredentials, and other educational activities.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, work plans, tracking tools, and reporting processes to ensure operational targets and deliverables are achieved.
Monitor project budgets, expenses, invoices, and resource allocation to support effective financial and operational management.
Coordinate with subject matter experts, contractors, training partners, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
Evaluate training effectiveness using participant feedback, assessments, outcome measures, and data analysis, identifying trends and implementing improvements.
Develop and maintain training resources, educational materials, tools, and learning products aligned with workforce development needs.
Support the Training Partner Subcommittee by preparing agendas, facilitating monthly meetings, and distributing meeting notes.
Coordinate with relevant internal technology and quality teams to support the management and maintenance of the learning center.
Support grant-funded and cooperative agreement activities through data collection, documentation, performance monitoring, and reporting.
Administer workforce development programs, committees, communities of practice, and partner engagement initiatives.
Represent the organization in internal and external meetings, training events, and collaborative projects, communicating professionally with funders, partners, members, vendors, and colleagues.
Contribute to departmental planning, communications, resource development, and special projects that advance workforce development objectives.
Stay informed about emerging workforce development practices, adult learning methodologies, instructional design approaches, and training technologies.
Build collaboration across workforce development teams, scientific programs, member laboratories, and external partners to strengthen operational practices and program outcomes.
Provide guidance, coaching, training, and feedback on work products for colleagues, contractors, subject matter experts, and project contributors as appropriate.
Attend the organization's annual conference or designated APHL Week event, which is mandatory and may be held in person or virtually.
Travel domestically as needed, estimated at up to 5%, including occasional overnight and air travel.
A bachelor's degree in public health, education, training and development, workforce development, laboratory science, or a related field is required.
A master's degree in public health, education, or a related discipline is preferred.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in training, workforce development, program management, public health, laboratory science, education, or a related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing projects, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Experience designing, developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs or educational activities is preferred.
Experience working with public health laboratories, professional associations, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations is an advantage.
Experience supporting grant-funded programs or cooperative agreements, including reporting and performance monitoring, is beneficial.
Strong knowledge of workforce development principles, adult learning theory, instructional design, project management, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
Familiarity with public health workforce development strategies and training needs is preferred.
Excellent project management, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing deadlines.
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, members, funders, vendors, subject matter experts, and external partners.
Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams and professional settings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex information, identify trends, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively to cross-functional projects and shared objectives.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, meetings, and other educational activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms, and project management tools.
Ability to use evaluation data and participant feedback to improve training programs and inform decisions.
Ability to communicate recommendations and influence operational practices, procedures, and program improvements.
Internal applicants only: This vacancy is restricted to current internal applicants.
Location requirement: Employees must reside within the 48 contiguous United States.
Salary for selected metropolitan areas: $86,600–$100,700 for candidates living in Boston, Denver, New York City, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, or Washington, DC.
Salary for other eligible U.S. locations: $73,400–$85,350 for candidates residing in the contiguous United States outside the metropolitan areas listed above.
Remote work: A U.S.-based remote work arrangement, subject to the requirement to reside within the 48 contiguous states.
Professional development: Opportunities to expand expertise in workforce development, adult learning, instructional design, program evaluation, and training program management.
Collaborative environment: Opportunities to work with public health professionals, scientific teams, subject matter experts, member laboratories, and external partners.
Mission-driven impact: The opportunity to contribute to training initiatives that support public health laboratory systems and workforce capabilities.
Funding period: The position is currently funded through June 2027 and is dependent on the continued availability of funding.
Additional benefits: Specific details regarding healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and other employee benefits were not provided in the job description.