Training Development Consultant - DHS HQ

Job Family:Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:Up to 10%

Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse supports programs and initiatives for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO), an independent investigative and oversight body related to immigration detention issues. The Learning and Development Consultant will support client assessment and development of training needs for OIDO Staff. Candidates must be able to support diverse teams across multiple engagements, conduct requirements gathering and strategy sessions with senior-level clients, develop work products for senior-level executive clients. The ideal candidate has a background in education, training, and curriculum development.

You should expect to have the ability to complete the following activities on a regular basis:

Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.

Conduct orientation sessions with clients on goals, objectives, and expectations for learning and development curriculum.

Design and develop training needs assessments and organizational maturity of training policies, programs and learning plans.

Design and develop training curriculum in partnership with subject matter experts, and client training and subject matter personnel.

Create brochures and training materials including multimedia visual aids and presentations.

Create testing and evaluation processes.

Prepare and implement training budget.

Provide government organizations with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.

Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.

Assist with the development of strategic plans.

Support one or multiple management consulting projects, with particular focus on strategic project management, process improvement, training development and implementation, change management and communications, and programmatic strategy projects,

Serve as a main point of contact for information collection from office stakeholders and coordination of training and learning development program.

Conduct working sessions, focus groups, and organizational outreach to gather requirements, operational activities, and build training plans and sessions.

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, including planning and facilitating client meetings,

Deliver high-quality client service in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment,

Utilize creative thinking skills and individual initiative to inform both client work and internal efforts,

Develop trusted relationships with clients,

Provide guidance and feedback to team members.

What You Will Need:

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust

Bachelor’s Degree is required

3+ years of experience with corporate or public sector adult learning and development and implementation, programs.

Experience supporting senior officials in government or industry.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience developing Department-wide policies and communications, budget reports, and senior executive talking points or keynote addresses.

Ability to identify and address client needs, build solid relationships with clients and customers, and communicate with executive clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner.

A flexible, customer-centric approach to support rapidly changing business needs and new priorities.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Familiarity with immigration detention environment

Familiarity with the Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS)

PMP certification

Demonstrable and verifiable experience in development and delivery of training to adults

Master’s degree in Education, or a valid course instructor or course developer certificate from a recognized authority

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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