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 10/10/2026full-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 and HUD disaster recovery programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective engagement with diverse audiences. Proficient in utilizing various training platforms and facilitating interactive learning sessions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDBG-DR Program ExperienceHUD Disaster Recovery ExpertiseTraining Design and DeliveryFacilitation and Presentation SkillsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Training Material DevelopmentTechnical Assistance ServicesProgram ImplementationCompliance KnowledgeFederal Grant RequirementsContent CustomizationResearch and AuthoringInteractive Learning ActivitiesCase Study FacilitationRole-Playing Exercises

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibility and AdaptabilityAttention to DetailAbility to Multitask

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteTraining PlatformsVirtual Training Tools

Industry Keywords

Housing DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentDisaster Recovery ProgramsFederal Funding CoordinationLabor StandardsCitizen ParticipationNational ObjectivesProcurement PoliciesAffordable Housing Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training materials for CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders
Cover housing, infrastructure, mitigation, program implementation, compliance, and federal grant requirement topics
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
Serve as a subject-matter expert for HUD disaster recovery programs
Customize content to specific audiences based on needs and learning capacity
Deliver trainings on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, including policies and procedures, national objectives, procurement, federal funding coordination, 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

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 programs, 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 be flexible and adaptable in handling multiple priorities
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, outside clients, and consultants
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to take initiative, coordinate with others, and work well independently
Superior attention to detail
Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample of training materials developed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
Benefit offerings referenced under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act