Learning and Development Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead development of effective training material and professional development.
• Articulate learning objectives identify target audiences determine delivery methods and collaborate with subject matter experts to execute internal training.
• Support internal asynchronous training projects through the design lifecycle from scoping research and analysis design development and launch; provide clear timelines communicate with key partners and select appropriate measurements.
• Use learning tools and software to execute key learning and development strategies including Articulate 360 Rise and Storyline the Microsoft Office suite Adobe Canva LinkedIn Learning and Mentimeter Polling software.
• Support experiential learning opportunities such as gaming details and fellowship programs.
• Research and evaluate the best practices in Learning & Development to drive continuous improvement and leading practice learning experiences.
• Facilitate trainings team building and workshops.
• Understand current and future business environment and issues to recommend the most impactful solutions that will support learning and development.
• Assist as needed to ensure continued learning and development across the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College graduate bachelors degree
• At least 2 years of experience with development of education or awareness campaign content brand management strategic communications or related experience
• Education and/or experience in adult learning education training development marketing communications or related field
• Strong interest education and/or experience in national security
• Strong knowledge and prior experience working with education and training platforms including scripts presentations storyboard e-learning courses and structured exercises
• Advanced instructional writing skills in multiple mediums
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with subject-matter experts and target audiences
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion with important matters
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
• Interest in continuous improvement and dedication to updating skills
• Acceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work
• Knowledge of federal government programs
• Adaptable and willing to work in a fast paced hard-working office
• Excellent team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working federal government national security programs
• Knowledge of U.S. Government nuclear weapons and/or nuclear security programs and policies
• Technical writing experience
• Basic graphic design skills
• Basic skills in web development tools
• Knowledge of Articulate 360 Adobe Canva LinkedIn Learning and Mentimeter Polling software
• Masters degree in related field

LOCATION:This is a full-time hybrid position in Washington DC.

SALARY:Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data internal equity and the candidates related knowledge skills and abilities for the position.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville MD Washington DC and Albuquerque NM MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical engineering and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies including but not limited to the Department of Energy the Department of Defense the Department of Homeland Security the Department of Justice INTERPOL and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELEs services include National Security and Intelligence CBRNE Defense and Security Facility Management and Engineering Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training Technical Analytica and Program Management Support and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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