Applied Learning Specialist

RWD Consulting • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Provide support to the Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs’ Organizational Learning Unit with the following tasks 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 team with 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 If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to RWD Consulting, LLC by forwarding this job posting. Established in 2004, RWD Consulting, LLC (RWD) provides tomorrow’s solutions today. We achieve mission-critical results for federal, public and private sectors through our core competencies: Data Management & Analytics, Information Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Facility Operations & Management, and Project Management, Administrative & Technical Support. Our services enhance our clients’ capabilities and allow them to focus on their mission and goals. RWD Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Hold an active SECRET level clearance
• Certification in instructional technology or instructional design or a Master’s 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.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ work experience in instructional design and/or adult learning is preferred.
• Experience in instructional design of materials related to international relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 team with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level