Dave Walker Email & Phone Number

Serves as a principal advisor to Western management and staff and provides leadership in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Western-wide training programs and related activities. Responsible for performing staff work in the design, development, and implementation of Western-wide human resource development (HRD) and career development programs and initiatives.Provides advice to managers with regard to the design of courses, employee development programs, and thedelivery of training services. Responsibility for: •Training Policies and Procedures •Employee Development & Training Programs o Succession Programs o Mentoring Program o Rotation Training Programs o Leadership assessment tools o HCM Succession Planning team lead •Training Consultant (course design, program development, training service delivery) •On-Line Learning Center Data Administrator •CHRIS Training Data Administrator •Automated Individual Development Plan (IDP) program manager

Member of the Training Advisory, Consulting, and Marketing Services Team. Liaison between five Operating Locations (OPLOCs) and DFAS Training Division. Responsible for continuous review of Annual Training Needs Assessment utilizing interview techniques, questionnaires, historical data and statistical synopsis to monitor Center and OPLOC training budgets, ensure the training requested is in compliance with standards set by Headquarters, and conforms to policy set forth by DFAS Training and Resource Division. Instructs, briefs, or facilitates individuals and/or groups in specific subjects. Coordinates and prepares statements of work from initial request through course development and delivery. Suggest improvements to supervisor and coworkers, develop solutions and recommend adoption and/or implement process improvements as assigned. Prepares and maintains course records using established procedures. Maintain records of all funds expenditures for assigned area of responsibility.