Aptive seeks a Training and Development Specialist to support Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s One-FDA initiative. This role will focus on developing and delivering training programs that enable employees to adopt new processes, tools, and service delivery models as the agency transitions to a modernized shared services framework. The Training and Development Specialist will design engaging learning experiences, facilitate training sessions, and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the workforce has the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a changing environment. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in instructional design, adult learning, and workforce development in complex organizational settings.  

• Develop training programs, curricula, and materials to support organizational change and adoption of shared services.
• Create user-friendly job aids, guides, and e-learning modules tailored to diverse audiences.
• Incorporate adult learning principles, accessibility standards, and blended learning approaches.
• Deliver training sessions, workshops, and webinars to staff across the organization.
• Facilitate interactive learning experiences that encourage participation, knowledge retention, and practical application.
• Collect feedback from participants to continuously improve training content delivery.
• Partner with change management and communications teams to integrate training into broader organizational transformation initiatives.
• Assess workforce training needs and develop tailored solutions to close knowledge gaps.
• Support leaders and managers in reinforcing training outcomes and encourage adoption of new practices.
• Establish metrics to evaluation training effectiveness and impact on organizational performance.
• Analyze feedback and performance data to refine training programs.
• Recommend improvements to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement in learning.

• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting organizational change, program management, or process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training in support of organizational change initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Must meet U.S. residency requirement (3 of last 5 years) and be eligible for Public Trust

• Experience supporting training and workforce development in federal agencies or large organizations.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Experience creating accessible training materials compliant with Section 508.
• Certification in institutional design, training, or change management (e.g. ATD, Prosci).

Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day. 

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.