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Training Communications Lead
Stafford, VA · Information TechnologyCandidate must hold Active Secret Clearance and be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford, VA office.
Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.
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, monitoring 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:
Required Skills:
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.
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, monitoring 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 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 Active 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
- SAFe Certification
- ScrumMaster Certification
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.