Career Opportunities: Training Specialist (17317)
Requisition ID 17317 - Posted 01/19/2026 - Human Resources / Education and Training - Level of Experience (1) - Travel - 30% or less - Job Location Options (1)
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Training Specialist
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Leadership Training (51108655)
Job Specialty: Training
What You'll Do
Pantex is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Leadership Trainer to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive leadership development programs for employees at all levels. The successful candidate will play a critical role in fostering a culture of strong leadership, enhancing management capabilities, and preparing future leaders at Pantex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop innovative leadership training curricula, materials, and resources tailored to the specific needs and challenges of Pantex
- Deliver engaging and effective training sessions on a variety of leadership topics
- Conduct needs assessments to identify leadership development gaps and opportunities across various organizational units.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, performance metrics, and other assessment tools, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of current leadership development trends, best practices, and innovative learning technologies.
- Collaborate with Human Resource (HR) business partners, subject matter experts, and organizational leadership to ensure alignment of training initiatives with strategic goals.
- Provide individual coaching and mentoring to leaders as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- PhD.
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in designing and delivering leadership development programs.
- Demonstrated experience in adult learning principles, instructional design, and various training methodologies.
- Proven ability to facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions for diverse audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.