Training Evaluation & Performance Specialist

The posting, as Dynamis, Inc. wrote it

Dynamis is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Training Evaluation & Performance Specialist to support the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD) in evaluating the effectiveness and overall performance of the USMS AFD Training Program in support of the mission of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The Training Evaluation & Performance Specialist supports the development and implementation of evaluation methods, survey instruments, assessment tools, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms used to measure training effectiveness, learner comprehension, learner satisfaction, and application of learning in the workplace.

This position gathers, analyzes, and interprets quantitative and qualitative training data to assess program performance, identify trends, measure year-over-year results, and support continuous improvement of the USMS AFD Training Program. The Training Evaluation & Performance Specialist also assists with preparing recurring and annual reports summarizing training activities, learner outcomes, compliance results, and overall program effectiveness.

The Training Evaluation & Performance Specialist collaborates closely with Government stakeholders, curriculum design personnel, instructors, training administration personnel, subject matter experts, and learners to ensure evaluation activities are aligned with organizational goals, competency requirements, and program priorities.

The successful candidate is an experienced training evaluation professional with demonstrated expertise in performance measurement, survey and assessment development, data analysis, program evaluation, and communicating findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Location: U.S. Marshals Service Headquarters – Arlington, VA
This position is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Hybrid or telework arrangements may be authorized based on contract requirements and Government approval. Occasional on-site attendance is required to support meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, assist with, and develop evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness, learner comprehension, learner satisfaction, and application of training principles in the workplace.
• Apply established training evaluation frameworks, including the Kirkpatrick Model or comparable evaluation methodologies, to assess learner reaction, learning, behavior, and organizational results.
• Recommend and develop survey instruments, assessment tools, and other data collection methods used to evaluate the USMS AFD Training Program.
• Assist with developing performance metrics, key performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms that illustrate learner and program performance.
• Gather, organize, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to training participation, compliance, learner performance, satisfaction, and workplace application.
• Analyze assessment results,

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erbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, and other tools used for data analysis, survey administration, visualization, and reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Background Investigation.
• Ability to travel is required to support training evaluation activities.

Preferred

• Graduate degree in Education, Adult Education, Program Evaluation, Organizational Development, Data Analytics, Statistics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience evaluating training programs for Government agencies, particularly within the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or other law-enforcement organizations.
• Experience developing and administering surveys, assessments, interviews, focus groups, or other mixed-method evaluation instruments.
• Experience developing key performance indicators, benchmarks, dashboards, and year-over-year performance comparisons.
• Experience analyzing learner performance, examination results, course evaluations, completion rates, certification data, and training compliance information.
• Experience preparing annual training reports or executive-level performance summaries.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, survey platforms, statistical analysis tools, or comparable reporting and visualization technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise workforce development, organizational learning, or performance-improvement programs.
• Related professional certifications applicable to program evaluation, training measurement, data analytics, performance improvement, or organizational development.

Salary range: $75,000-95,000

The salary range for this position represents the anticipated hiring range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.