Senior Specialist - Training Program Management

Salary

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay ranges listed below. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

For candidates living in Boston, MA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, the pay range is $86,600 - $100,700.

For candidates living in the United States, besides Boston, MA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, the pay range is $73,400 - $85,350.

Position Summary

PLEASE NOTE: APHL is only considering internal APHL applicants for this job opening. External candidates are encouraged to browse and apply for other open job postings on the APHL Job Listings web page.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a US-based role that requires the employee to reside within the 48 contiguous states.

The Senior Specialist, Training Program Management, serves as an advanced workforce development professional within APHL's Workforce Development Department. Reporting to the Manager, Training Program Management, the Senior Specialist is responsible for managing and implementing training programs, projects and learning activities that support workforce development priorities across the public health laboratory system and have significant impact on departmental results.

The Senior Specialist leads the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of assigned training initiatives, including virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, seminars, microcredentials and other workforce development programs. The position may be responsible for entire projects or processes within the training program management job area and works highly collaboratively with Workforce Development staff, APHL scientific programs, CDC partners, member laboratories, subject matter experts (SMEs) and external partners to develop, implement and continuously improve training activities that address identified workforce needs.

Working independently under limited supervision, the Senior Specialist manages complex projects, monitors budgets and deliverables, evaluates program outcomes, supports grant-funded activities and contributes to workforce development strategy and operational planning. The position requires excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to build shared understanding across multiple programs, partners and specialty areas, recommend and implement process improvements, serve as a key liaison with training partners and collaborators and provide guidance and expertise in training program management and continuous quality improvement.

At this time, this position is funded through June 2027 and is dependent upon continued availability of funds.

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the U.S. and globally. APHL’s member laboratories protect the public’s health by monitoring and detecting infectious and foodborne diseases, environmental contaminants, terrorist agents, genetic disorders in newborns and other diverse health threats.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage assigned workforce development projects, training programs and learning initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation, with significant impact on departmental goals, deliverables and results.
• Lead the design, coordination, delivery and continuous quality improvement of virtual and in-person training activities, workshops, seminars, webinars and related learning experiences.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, work plans and tracking tools to ensure completion of operational targets, project goals, deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, invoices and resource allocation for assigned activities.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with SMEs, contractors, training partners, internal staff and external partners to support successful program implementation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessment measures, outcome evaluation and data analysis, identify difficult issues or trends and implement improvements based on findings.
• Develop training resources, tools, materials and learning products that support workforce development priorities.
• Support the APHL Training Partner Subcommittee through agenda planning, facilitation of monthly calls and distribution of meeting notes.
• Support the management and maintenance of the APHL Learning Center (ALC) through coordination with ITS and QSA.
• Support grant and cooperative agreement activities through data collection, reporting, documentation and performance monitoring.
• Administer and support assigned workforce development programs, committees, communities of practice and partner engagement activities.
• Represent APHL in internal and external meetings, training initiatives and collaborative workforce development activities, including clear, professional communication with funders, partners, members, vendors and APHL staff.
• Contribute to departmental planning, communications, resource development and special projects.
• Maintain awareness of current workforce development practices, adult learning methodologies and emerging training approaches.
• Facilitate strong collaboration across Workforce Development programs, APHL scientific programs, member laboratories and external partners to influence operational practices, procedures and approaches that advance workforce development goals.
• Provide guidance, coaching, training or review of work products for colleagues, contractors, SMEs subject matter experts or project contributors within assigned training initiatives, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel domestically as needed, estimated up to 5%.
• Some overnight travel and air travel is required.

Employment Standards- Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public health, education, training and development, workforce development, laboratory science or a related field required.
• Master's degree in public health, education or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in training, workforce development, program management, public health, laboratory science, education or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, timelines, budgets and collaborative relationships with internal staff and external partners.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and educational activities preferred.
• Experience working with public health laboratories, associations, government agencies or nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting grant or cooperative agreement funded programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of workforce development principles, adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of public health workforce development and training strategies preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal staff, members, funders, vendors and external partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with internal staff, cross-functional teams, members, funders, vendors and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to analyze difficult information, identify solutions across multiple issues, programs or specialty areas and implement process improvements that enhance performance of the job area.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training, workshops and educational activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms and project management tools.
• Ability to use data and evaluation findings to improve programs and inform decision-making.
• Ability to communicate with and influence internal and external parties at an operational level regarding training policies, practices, procedures and program improvements.

APHL Weeks:

APHL Week is a conference/convention that is held at the APHL Home Office (Bethesda, MD). While this has been an in-person event in the past, most recently it was conducted virtually. Employee attendance is mandatory.

Position Description Status:

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.