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Workforce Training Facilitator & Certified Leadership Coach (Specialist Non-Technical II) 2026P-0143

12+ Months, Part-Time
Hybrid, Washington, DC
Posted 3 days ago

Ascension LLC is seeking high-impact Workforce Training Facilitators and Certified Leadership Coaches who can deliver, scale, and elevate enterprise-wide training and leadership development programs in support of a mission-driven federal client.

This role is critical to ensuring that training programs are not just delivered, but adopted, retained, and translated into measurable workforce performance improvements. The ideal candidate brings a combination of facilitation expertise, executive presence, and coaching capability to engage both frontline personnel and senior leadership.

This position is best suited for professionals who:

  • Thrive in dynamic, high-visibility training environments
  • Can translate complex concepts into engaging, actionable learning experiences
  • Are experienced in coaching leaders and facilitating behavioral change
  • Possess certifications in leadership assessments and coaching frameworks

You will play a direct role in building leadership capacity, strengthening workforce readiness, and enabling organizational transformation through structured training delivery and coaching engagements.


Summary of the Contractor Role

The Workforce Training Facilitator & Certified Leadership Coach is responsible for delivering instructor-led and virtual training (ILT/VILT), executing Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs, facilitating leadership development sessions, and conducting individual and group coaching engagements.

This role supports a high-volume, enterprise training environment, requiring the ability to manage multiple sessions, audiences, and learning formats while maintaining consistency, engagement, and quality of delivery.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A confident communicator and facilitator with strong executive presence
  • A self-driven professional capable of operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Skilled in adapting delivery styles to diverse audiences (frontline staff to executives)
  • Experienced in administering and interpreting leadership assessments (e.g., DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, EQ tools)
  • Capable of identifying learning gaps and reinforcing behavior change through coaching

The candidate will help the client:

  • Scale training delivery across the organization
  • Improve leadership effectiveness and workforce performance
  • Ensure training consistency across distributed teams
  • Reinforce adoption of new processes, tools, and cultural initiatives

Tools and platforms leveraged include:

  • Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and virtual facilitation platforms
  • Coaching and leadership development frameworks
  • Learning management systems (LMS) and training evaluation tools

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Deliver Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions across multiple cohorts
  • Facilitate Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs to enable internal training sustainability
  • Conduct leadership development workshops for emerging and senior leaders
  • Administer and interpret leadership and behavioral assessments (DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, EQ)
  • Provide 1:1 and group coaching sessions to reinforce learning and drive behavior change
  • Adapt training delivery to varied audiences, learning styles, and organizational needs
  • Collaborate with instructional designers to refine content based on learner feedback and outcomes
  • Monitor participant engagement and adjust facilitation strategies in real time
  • Support training logistics, scheduling, and coordination for large-scale delivery efforts
  • Capture feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of training programs
  • Utilize collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, Miro) to enhance virtual engagement
  • Maintain alignment with organizational goals, change initiatives, and performance outcomes

Job Features

Job CategoryLearning & Development, Training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or related field | Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills | Ability to manage multiple training sessions and audiences concurrently | Proficiency with virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and facilitation tools
REQUIRED SKILLS5–8+ years of experience in training facilitation, leadership development, or workforce training delivery
TECHNICAL SKILLSDemonstrated experience delivering ILT/VILT training in enterprise environments | Experience facilitating leadership development programs and workshops | Certification in at least one leadership or behavioral assessment tool (e.g., DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, EQ-i) | Experience delivering Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in Organizational Development, Leadership, or related field | Professional coaching certification (e.g., ICF, Certified Executive Coach | Experience supporting federal government or large enterprise environments | Familiarity with adult learning principles (ADDIE, SAM) | Experience with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) | Ability to support curriculum refinement and instructional design collaboration | Experience with learning analytics and training effectiveness measurement (Kirkpatrick Model) | Strong emotional intelligence and ability to coach across leadership levels
SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTSAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

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