Workforce Development Consultant

Performs complex planning, research, consultative, technical and program administration work. Work involves developing local and regional plans or programs and developing procedures for implementation and evaluation of plans or programs. Other work involves providing consultative and technical services to other governmental agencies, community organizations and the general public. Work also involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines; developing schedules, priorities and standards and evaluating activities. Works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Plans and develops workforce training programs, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal policies and statues.
• Prepares grant applications and plans in order to receive funding for various workforce training Programs. 
• Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for program improvement and corrective actions.
• Collects, organizes and analyzes data required in the development of various planning, contractual and informational documents.
• Assists in the preparation of service delivery contracts and training agreements.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and policies governing workforce training programs.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and submission of required reports, papers, correspondence, and other documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with applicable policies.
• Assists in the coordination of program activities with other agency departments and liaison activities to various policy and advisory committees, governmental agencies, local officials, and community and private sector organizations on matters relating to program activities; and Coordinates, schedules, and attends various meetings and seminars and makes presentations, as appropriate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social science, business, education, or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in workforce development; training and development, and/or community engagement; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Skills

• Understand, apply, and communicate to others rules, regulations and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies for workforce development programs.
• Demonstrate experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental agencies, local employers and training institutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and analyze and interpret data. 
• Willingness to travel to potential clients in areas where BTG has clients.  

This position will travel throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia area.

BTG ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special accommodations for persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or hearing-and speech-impairments, please visit our opportunities page at www.btgworks.com.