Training Communications Lead

Job Description
ECS is seeking a Training Communications Lead to work in our Stafford, VA office.

The Training Communications Lead will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing communication strategies and initiatives related to training programs within an organization. They will support the DMSS program by creating training materials, managing internal and external communications regarding the training documentation progress, monitor the effectiveness of the material and collaborating with the scrum teams and stakeholders. The Training Communications Lead must have strong verbal, written and communication skills to interact with the teams, client and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex software enhancements to determine the best training approach
• Design and Develop training materials the ensure the best user learning experience
• Apply Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum for the training team
• Develop and maintain training processes and procedures
• Create Epics, Features, user stories and tasks that will be used to track items of work
• Ensure that work items are completed at the end of each sprint
• Ensure the training materials are updated across various training and knowledge base learning platforms
• Collaborate with other teams to understand the intricacies of the software application and changes that affect the end user experience
• Lead weekly and monthly meetings with the client and stakeholders
• Deliver end of sprint planning reports
• Partake in application demonstrations with internal and external stakeholders
• Interact with required stakeholders including Client Program Management Office, Scrum Development Team, infrastructure managers, and SME Team to understand the needs of end users and document those needs as training development requirements
• Support software testing as it may relate to GUI and Help System updates
• Support continuous innovation by implementing industry best training practices to improve technology tools and processes to increase team efficiency and technical execution

Required Skills

• Must have a confirmed Secret Clearance
• 2+ years analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training materials
• 1+ years using Adobe Captivate 2019 features to develop complex training materials
• Working knowledge of Adobe RoboHelp or equivalent program to host complex training materials
• 1+ years working knowledge of Learning Management Systems to host a variety of training materials.
• 1+ years using Photo Shop or comparable software to create a wide range of graphics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate software workflows and features into user training materials and knowledge bases
• Working knowledge of MS Products including Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking ability, problem solving skills and a consistent record of on-time delivery and customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and decompose training requirements from various sources

Desired Skills

• SAFe Certification
• ScrumMaster Certification

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People