Ascension LLC is seeking a Training Specialist with expertise in Federal Acquisition and Program Support to design, develop, and deliver high-impact training programs that strengthen acquisition workforce capabilities and improve program performance.

This role is critical to supporting the client’s mission by ensuring personnel understand and effectively execute acquisition lifecycle processes, compliance requirements, and program management practices. The ideal candidate brings a blend of instructional design, acquisition subject matter expertise, and facilitation skills, enabling them to translate complex federal procurement concepts into practical, actionable learning experiences.

This position directly supports the client’s need to enhance workforce readiness, standardize acquisition practices, and improve operational efficiency through training and knowledge transfer, consistent with Ascension’s experience delivering curriculum development and training facilitation across DHS and DOE environments .

Position Summary

The Training Specialist will lead the development and delivery of acquisition-focused training programs, including curriculum design, instructional materials, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions. This role supports continuous workforce development by aligning training with FAR requirements, agency policies, and evolving acquisition priorities.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Skilled at translating policy into practical instruction
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Proactive in identifying training gaps and developing solutions
• Effective at engaging both technical and non-technical audiences

This role supports:

• Acquisition lifecycle training (pre-award through post-award)
• COR and program staff training enablement
• Development of job aids, SOPs, and training repositories
• Continuous improvement of training effectiveness through feedback and metrics

Tools and environments may include:

• Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Learning management systems (LMS) or virtual training platforms
• Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate) for training analytics
• Federal acquisition frameworks (FAR, DFARS, agency supplements)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop acquisition lifecycle training curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions for acquisition staff, CORs, and stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and training events
• Design job aids, SOPs, guides, and reference materials to support workforce performance
• Assess training needs through stakeholder engagement, surveys, and performance data
• Evaluate training effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance indicators
• Update training materials to reflect changes in FAR, policies, and agency procedures
• Collaborate with program managers, acquisition staff, and SMEs to align training with mission needs
• Support onboarding and continuous learning programs for acquisition workforce development
• Maintain training repositories and knowledge management platforms (e.g., SharePoint)