Training Specialist – Disaster Recovery, Housing and Community Development

ICF

. Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training materials for CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $74,090 - $125,954 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering training materials for CDBG-DR programs, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and adult learning principles. Proficient in facilitating engaging learning sessions and customizing content for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDBG-DR Program ExperienceTraining Design and DeliveryFacilitation and Presentation SkillsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeAdult Learning Theory

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Hard Skills

Training DevelopmentInstructional DesignTechnical AssistanceContent CustomizationRegulatory RequirementsGrant ManagementDisaster Recovery ProgramsHousing Development KnowledgeVirtual Training PlatformsMS Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Explain Complex Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Training PlatformsMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OutlookMS Teams

Industry Keywords

HUD ProgramsAffordable HousingCommunity DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentDisaster RecoveryFederal Funding RequirementsLabor StandardsCitizen ParticipationProcurement PoliciesNational Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training materials for CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders
Facilitate learning sessions using interactive activities, group discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises
Deliver group and individual instructional trainings under the direction of a project manager
Contribute to product development projects as a subject-matter expert, author, researcher, or developer
Provide subject-matter expertise for HUD disaster recovery programs during training delivery and product development
Customize content for specific audiences based on needs and learning capacity
Deliver trainings on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, including policies and procedures, national objectives, procurement, labor standards, citizen participation, and compliance
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of developed materials
Support technical assistance engagements related to housing and community development, federal funding requirements, resilience, and hazard mitigation
Submit a cover letter, resume, and sample of developed training materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or other relevant field
Minimum 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR programs, HUD program and/or other relevant affordable housing programs
Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing various training platforms to conduct trainings in-person and virtually, designing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) services
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in virtual and face to face classroom delivery
Demonstrated knowledge of how housing, community and economic development, and disaster recovery programs are implemented at the state and/or local levels
Willingness to travel occasionally
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a relevant field
Preferred: Experience working with multifamily developers, housing authorities, or developers of affordable housing
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design