Junior Trainer

About the Company

Blue Water Thinking is built around value creation, ongoing innovation, a strong customer focus, and collaborative partnership. The company supports federal clients in reaching agency objectives.

Founded by a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran with 28 years of service, the organization is committed to supporting the mission of service members, veterans, and their families and caregivers.

Drawing on leadership with experience across military, private-sector, and public-sector consulting, the company follows a unified team approach to deliver tailored solutions, strategic insight, and determination for client transformation needs.

The team emphasizes integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship, and customer service, with a strong belief in human connection, teamwork, humility, and loyalty to colleagues, clients, and partners.

Its approach to success is centered on building quality work, supporting employees, keeping clients satisfied, strengthening work ethic and reputation, building durable partnerships, enjoying the work, and contributing back whenever possible.

Role Overview

Blue Water Thinking is looking for an experienced and committed Junior Trainer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This position focuses on planning, developing, and delivering testing support, learning management activities, tailored subject-matter training, and educational programs in both classroom-based and online environments for Veterans Health Administration initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Plan, build, coordinate, and run instructor-led and web-based training programs that support VHA operational and clinical priorities.
• Assess training needs and analyze performance gaps to identify where communication, knowledge, or skills need improvement.
• Convert training requirements into workshops, learning modules, remedial content, and other instructional solutions.
• Create, refresh, and maintain curricula, workbooks, facilitator materials, participant handouts, job aids, and related learning tools.
• Develop and refine both standard and customized training content aligned with program goals and adult learning best practices.
• Support learning management systems by creating courses, tracking enrollment, producing reports, and handling ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain training databases and documentation with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver engaging in-person, virtual, and online sessions for a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Help end users with training content, learning systems, and educational resources.
• Organize training schedules, logistics, communications, and administrative tasks tied to delivery.
• Participate in project meetings, working sessions, committees, and stakeholder discussions.
• Prepare and present briefings, demonstrations, and presentations for leadership, staff, and end users when needed.
• Support test administration, user readiness, and training activities related to system launches and enhancements.
• Work with subject matter experts, clinical staff, and project teams to ensure training reflects current workflows, policies, and best practices.
• Track training impact and suggest improvements based on feedback, evaluation data, and changing organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience training end users on Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) electronic health record systems, or experience supporting training within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, or another federal healthcare setting.
• At least 3 years of experience in training support, instructional design, learning management, workforce development, or a similar area.
• Background in designing and delivering instructor-led and virtual learning for adult audiences.
• Experience developing instructional materials, curricula, job aids, presentations, and similar learning assets.
• Hands-on experience using learning management systems, training databases, or other training administration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional clinical experience and familiarity with healthcare delivery environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional systems design, and training evaluation methods.
• Experience supporting healthcare IT implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects.
• Exposure to change management, user adoption, and organizational readiness work.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills for varied audiences.
• Experience developing web-based training, eLearning content, and virtual learning solutions.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms, and training development software.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative setting while managing several priorities at once.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Candidates must be able to secure and keep the required federal public trust clearance.

Compensation

The pay level for this role is influenced by factors such as location, the candidate’s mix of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs. The projected annual salary range is $65,000 to $85,000.

Benefits

Blue Water Thinking provides a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Water Thinking, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, training, compensation, and promotion decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions

• Submit a resume in Word format, and make sure each section includes dates, including work experience, education, and certifications.
• Complete the provided form to the best of your ability.