Training Administrator

Training Administrator

Department: Department of Labor

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: EBSA plays a vital role in protecting the retirement, health, and other job-based benefits of America's workers, retirees, and their families. We issue effective regulations, offer comprehensive education and assistance to workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers, and rigorously enforce the law. We serve workers, families, and the broader employee benefits community by protecting the security and integrity of the nation's benefit systems. Learn more about the EBSA here.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Employee Benefits Security Administration's (EBSA) Office of Training and Field Assistance (OTFA), which serves as the premier training unit within EBSA, responsible for developing, implementing, and administering employee training and development programs that equip the EBSA workforce with essential skills to support national and regional objectives. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Designs, conducts, and analyzes training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and inform workforce development strategies. Develops and implements training curricula, courses, and learning methods that support organizational goals and evolving industry standards. Formulates and manages the annual training agenda and budget, including preparing budget proposals and monitoring resource use. Plans, administers, coordinates, and evaluates training programs to ensure they are effective, high quality, and aligned with organizational priorities. Oversees program operations such as scheduling courses, coordinating instructors, maintaining participation rosters, and securing training facilities. Works with internal and external training partners to negotiate training agreements, allocate training opportunities, and manage participant enrollment. Establishes performance criteria and evaluation standards to measure training effectiveness and recommends improvements based on findings. Develops and updates training materials and course content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and compliance with applicable policies and industry practices. Leads employee development and engagement initiatives, advising managers and staff on career development strategies and workforce planning. Participates in committees and collaborative workgroups to support organizational development efforts and provide technical guidance on training and workforce initiatives.

Qualifications: This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). Applicants must meet either the education listed below or the specialized experience statements. To learn more about the qualifications requirement click here Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: - Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). - Supervising or administering a training program. - Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. - Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. In addition to meeting the IOR above, applicants must demonstrate 52 weeks of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Applicants must meet 2 out of the 3 examples of specialized experience statements listed below. - Experience developing comprehensive curriculum, creating quality instructional materials, and delivering engaging training sessions. - Experience applying knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to develop and deliver effective training and education on benefits related topics. - Experience providing education and/or training on technical legal topics. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 03/25/2026 the announcement closing date.

How to Apply: Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center. STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete. STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button. STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then Update Application. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a training a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-25