Learning and Development Director
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System Requirements
Key Abilities Skills and Experience:
- At least ten years of management experience in an academic or corporate training continuing education professional certification or similar program.
- At least ten years of experience working in a training program higher education or another educational environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in effective adult learning practices including instructional design and training facilitation both in-person and virtual.
- Knowledge of instructional design pedagogy and instructional modalities.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to implement and manage learning management systems and virtual meeting/training platforms.
- Demonstrated work experience planning and carrying out detailed projects.
- Ability to represent the OIG in a professional and respectful manner.
- Excellent communications data management and organizational skills.
- Ability to remain flexible and to show initiative when completing assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly efficiently and effectively.
- Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills including the ability to adapt communication style to multiple cultural environments.
- Ongoing commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Strong time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle several projects at one time.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Anthology Blackboard LMS.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Outlook Word SharePoint PowerPoint and other commonly used computer software applications.
Preferred Abilities Skills and Experience Include:
- Training or coursework in a relevant field such as business public administration project management project planning or education.
- Familiarity with learning management and customer service software.
Salary Range: $125000 to $135000
Other Position Information: Full time/Exempt
Hybrid Work Schedule:
The Office of the Inspector General offers a hybrid work schedule. Under this policy employees may request one of the following weekly hybrid schedules: 1) four days telework and one day onsite; 2) three days telework and two days onsite; 3) two days telework and three days onsite; or 4) one day telework and four days onsite. The onsite location is at OIGs Boston office and employees may work remotely the remainder of the time at a location approved by their supervisor so long as they comply with the requirements of the Hybrid Work policy. Employees will be assigned to their onsite workspace based on their approved schedule. The approved telework location must be located within Massachusetts or within an approximately two-hour driving or train commute distance. OIG does not reimburse employees to travel to the office. In addition the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite in Boston during the initial training and orientation period and/or for certain positions a primarily on-site role may be necessary.
Benefits:
We value our employees and offer benefits that support their lives and well-being while promoting an environment focused on inclusion flexibility professional growth trust and respect. The Office therefore is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. The specific components and eligibility may vary based upon position hours worked per week and other variables. Consequently specific benefits for this position may be discussed as part of the interview and offer process.
The overall benefits available include paid vacation; sick and personal leave time; health dental and vision insurance through the Commonwealths Group Insurance Commission; and optional pre-tax health savings account plans. To view the details of the various plans and the cost split between employer and employee go to the Group Insurance Commission website.
Employees also participate in the Commonwealths state retirement plan which may become defined benefit plan for those who both vest and subsequently retire from state service. For more information visit the Massachusetts State Retirement Board website.
In addition the Office provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance long-term disability insurance deferred compensation savings tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans along with other programs.
This position may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program administered by the federal government.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume via email by August 8 2025 to:
Sarah Hoover Director of Human Resources & Recruitment
Office of the Inspector General
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity Officer: Sarah Hoover
The Office of the Inspector General is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. The Office does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
The Office promotes access inclusion and diversity for all staff believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding working environment and in keeping with its mission. The Office actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce and is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Since its creation as the nations first state-level inspector generals office the Massachusetts OIG has been at the forefront of promoting effective government and the responsible use of public money and property. The OIG is an independent agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud waste and abuse in the use of public funds and public property. By statute the Inspector General (IG) has broad authority to oversee the use of state local and federal funds by state and local governments as well as by those whose receive governments as well as by those who receive government funds or use public property. This includes state agencies counties cities towns quasi-governmental authorities and districts as well as individuals corporations and not-for-profit organizations that do business with the government.
The Office is led by the Inspector General of the Commonwealth who is appointed by the Governor Attorney General and Auditor ...solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting auditing financial analysis law management analysis public administration investigation or criminal justice administration. M.G.L. c. 12A 2.
The Office is organized into 12 business units operates from two locations employs approximately 90 staff and has an annual budget of approximately $9.8M. Additional information about the office may be found at OIG enabling statute is Chapter 12A of the Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 12A). Further details may be found at Chapter 12A ().
Operations Training & Publications Bureau
Managed by the Chief Operating Officer this Division is responsible for a variety of functions including budgeting revenue auditing financial reporting office administration procurement operations information technology communications publications human resources data analytics and records management. It also includes the Learning and Development Division which provides training and technical assistance to state and municipal employees.
Learning and Development
Learning and Development is within the Office of the Inspector Generals Operations Training & Publications Bureau and is responsible for educating individuals to help prevent fraud waste and abuse of public funds and public property. There are two units within the Learning and Development OIG Academy and Procurement Support. The OIG Academy is 26 years old and presents about 80 classes training and speaking engagements per year for approximately 5000 individuals. The Academy uses both asynchronous synchronous and blended methods of online instruction and presents in-person classes as well. Procurement Support is responsible for answering questions and providing technical assistance on public procurement. The Office prides itself on the quality of programming the positive reputation of the Office and the importance of training in the Offices mission of preventing and detecting fraud waste and abuse.
Learning and Development Director: Position Overview
The Learning and Development Director will be responsible for overseeing creating and implementing the learning and development goals of the OIG. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a plan to grow this division and expand our support to our customers. One of the key responsibilities will be to successfully manage the use of the new learning management system (LMS). The Director will have responsibility for managing the OIG Academy including curriculum development working with outside agencies marketing and outreach and ensuring that courses are effective. The Director will also be responsible for managing Procurement Support including delivering strong customer service through technical assistance and support. Additionally the successful candidate will be a strong manager and a strategic leader with the ability to understand and implement the Inspector Generals vision into reality. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively with staff and leadership to assess developmental needs to prioritize and build learning offerings that further OIGs strategy and vision.
- Manage OIG Academy and Procurement Support operations.
- Prepare and manage class schedule and project planning.
- Responsible for collaborating with communications staff to develop communications and outreach plan for the Division.
- Develop and review Division policies and procedures.
- Oversee compliance with Academy accreditations.
- Maintain and develop relationships with other state and local agencies.
- Develop and expand training and education for state employees and other stakeholders.
- Develop course catalog with core semester offerings and the capacity to integrate ad hoc offerings as requested.
- Develop and implement an appropriate mix of delivery methods including hybrid learning onsite using the OIG classroom and offsite.
- Utilize data to review and improve delivery methods support and outreach.
- Provide presentations to various outside groups about the OIG.
- Seek continuous improvement to L&D operations.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
