Learning Development Associate

Description:

STR is hiring a Learning & Development Associate to support and execute key learning initiatives across the organization. This role will be responsible for the logistics coordination and administration of Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives ensuring smooth from scheduling and registration to tracking participation and completion. In addition to managing the operational side of L&D this role will work across teams at STR to contribute to the development and facilitation of engaging learning materials and programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive learning professional with strong project management skills a passion for talent development and the ability to collaborate across teams.

The individual in this role will report to the Manager Learning & Development and sits within the Employee Engagement Team within the Human Resources Division. The Employee Engagement team drives initiatives that enhance onboarding professional growth employee events and recognition programs.

Were looking for someone who is enthusiastic peoplefocused and detailoriented to take on this opportunity. We are a young tech company on a mission to improve the world and pride ourselves on creating and retaining amazing teams of interesting and collaborative minds.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remote on most days however you will be required to work onsite in Woburn MA to facilitate trainings and meetings therefore you must be within commuting distance to our Woburn MA office.

What you will do:

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Support key Learning & Development initiatives ensuring timely and alignment with business objectives.

• Work crossfunctionally with HR business leaders and external vendors to implement learning solutions.

• Support the Learning & Development team in evaluating program effectiveness and making datadriven recommendations for improvement.

• Manage the endtoend coordination of learning programs including promotion participant communications registration material distribution and logistical support for both inperson and virtual sessions.

Content Development Delivery Facilitation

• Support in the creation and curation of engaging learning materials such as presentations elearning modules job aids and toolkits to support diverse learning needs incorporating best practices in adult learning and instructional design.

• Facilitate both virtual and inperson training sessions fostering interactive and meaningful discussions.

• Support partnerships with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to help identify learning needs and assist in develop relevant highimpact training content.

• Support selfdirected development by curating and recommending relevant learning resources.

Learning Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Track participation assess learner feedback and measure the impact of development programs.

• Leverage data insights to refine training content and delivery methods.

• Stay current on learning and development trends and innovations integrating new strategies into program offerings.

You will need:

• 24 years of experience in Learning & Development Organizational Development HR or a related field with a strong emphasis on training coordination and program administration.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills to manage multiple training programs logistics and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

• Facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in instructional design principles and the ability to contribute to the development of training content materials and resources.

• Experience supporting and delivering learning programs both inperson and virtually.

• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools is a plus.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by the DoD

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with leadership development frameworks and competency modeling.

• Experience in a corporate technical or defenserelated industry is a plus.

• Certifications in instructional design facilitation or coaching (e.g. ATD DiSC Clifton Strengths) are a bonus.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.