Technical Trainer creates and conducts technical training programs. Determines training objectives. Being a Technical Trainer writes training programs, including outline, text, handouts, and tests, and designs laboratory exercises. Lectures on the safety, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of software, machinery, and equipment. Additionally, Technical Trainer administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Trainer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Technical Trainer typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
A government agency located in Montgomery, AL is looking for a Technical Trainer for an onsite 6-month contract role.
Pay Rate: $22.00
Work Mode: onsite
Interview: Video interviews will be conducted for those shortlisted by the client. There may be a second video or onsite interview as needed
Required Skills & Experience:
• At least 3 years experience in the following training specifications: a. Instructor-led training experience b. Developing training materials/job aids/manuals – experience with Visio and Word c. Experience with virtual/remote training platforms such as WebEx and MS Teams
• Experience must be in IT-related applications with a good understanding of computers/technology and functional-based training skillsets.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with planning and implementing an effective training curriculum
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs
• Schedule and coordinate training classes as required
• Time management and organizational skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong PC skills and previous experience with training IT/Client software applications
• Works effectively under pressure and accommodates deadlines
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience with Ivalua eProcurement applications
• Experience with Purchasing and/or accounting applications
• Experience with Accounting applications or accounting background
• Experience with Payroll and/or HR applications
Job Description:
• Develop a training strategy and implementation plan.
• Conduct training needs assessments, job task analyses, and software application evaluations to organize complex information, develop training content, and determine the best training format to meet training goals and objectives.
• Develop manuals, job aids, training guides, brochures, newsletters, or other materials as it pertains to user education.
• Develop instructor guides and participant manuals for instructor-led / classroom-based training.
• Develop web-based training when appropriate to support the overall learning objectives of the system end users. • Create content outlines and storyboards for interactive web-based training programs.
• Leverage training development tools to create graphical and page layout designs for interactive training.
• Record and create professional-looking videos and training material.
• Review project documentation and attend project meetings to identify any impact to training and make recommendations on changes to the training program based on impact analysis.
• Develop assessments that meet the project’s training objectives. Provide functional analysis for data integrity, compliance with State processes/procedures and/or enhancement testing processes required for the successful implementation of changes and data migrations.
• Review and attend vendor/project meetings as needed to learn new systems, analyze functional requirements of the applications, comprehend changes within the system, and test any future changes within the software.