Applied Learning Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Hold anactive SECRET level clearance
• Certification in instructional technology or instructional design or a Masters Degree in one of the following fields is preferred: a social science or humanities discipline (e.g.) international communications international relations political science media studies social psychology public policy diplomatic history literature languages etc.) industrial design (MID or MFA) International Education or Education.
• Minimum of two years work experience in instructional design and/or adult learning is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design methods and principles and with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in particular.
• Demonstrated experience developing teaching and training materials for practitioners and adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following categories: knowledge management asynchronous online learning or experiential learning (e.g. wargaming and exercises case-study method scenario-based learning workshops).
• Experience in instructional design of materials related to international relations preferred.

• Monday-Friday (8a-5p with a 1hr lunch break)

• Engage in consultations with field practitioners about their learning needs to design and deliver programmatic and individual opportunities for development
• Conduct needs assessments for PD practitioners related to the PD Framework
• Consult with subject matter experts on the development and design of effective learning materials to meet identified needs
• Assist the organizational learning teamwith material development and delivery of learning opportunities for public diplomacy professionals
• Work with subject matter experts on the theory and practice of public diplomacy to design develop implement and evaluate learning opportunities for public diplomacy practitioners in the field and in Washington with a particular emphasis on situation and policy analysis audience research planning and monitoring and evaluation
• Develop guidance and support material for field teams
• Provide instructional design expertise in developing materials for use in synchronous and asynchronous training and other learning efforts
• Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to integrate research findings into the work and habits of PD practitioners business processes and organizational routines