Certification Data Specialist

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

7d • $72,400 - $108,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Certification Data Specialist provides administrative, operational, and program support for global training and competency initiatives. This role impacts the quality and execution of training operations, learning processes, and team outcomes by supporting standard enabling activities, maintaining learning systems, coordinating training delivery, and providing data-driven insights to improve program effectiveness. The role follows established policies and work routines, with some flexibility to adjust priorities and task sequences based on changing business and training needs.

Requirements

• For roles in the USA: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in corporate learning and development).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience training operations, learning administration, competency management, or related administrative support in a corporate environment.
• For roles outside of the USA: This role requires basic experience in training operations, learning administration, competency management, or administrative support in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), and/or competency management systems.
• Experience maintaining learner data, training assignments, completions, certifications, or competency records in learning systems.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills, including the ability to analyze learning data, identify trends, and present insights in a clear and actionable manner.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple training activities and operational priorities in a global or matrixed environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, communicate, and execute training programs and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in system administration and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures in a global environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and support process enhancements.
• Ability to explain system processes, training requirements, and reporting outputs to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for global training programs, learning initiatives, and competency management processes.
• Support the execution of training activities for teams, functions, or business units, including scheduling, communications, tracking, documentation, and learner support.
• Maintain and administer learning and competency management systems, ensuring training records, learner assignments, completion data, and competency profiles are accurate and up to date.
• Partner with training managers, business leaders, subject matter experts, and regional teams to support training deployment and compliance with established learning processes.
• Assist in the coordination of instructor-led, virtual, and digital learning programs across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.
• Monitor training participation, completion rates, competency progression, and other key learning metrics.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making, identify trends, and improve training effectiveness.
• Use data analytics skills to evaluate training activity, learner engagement, and program outcomes; highlight risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of training policies, procedures, and operational workflows.
• Develop a broadening knowledge of training operations, learning systems, competency frameworks, and internal business processes to support functional strategy and execution.
• Apply understanding of key business drivers and how training supports workforce capability, operational performance, and organizational goals.
• Work within established procedures while exercising sound judgment in resolving issues related to training coordination, data integrity, and system administration.
• Escalate issues outside defined policies or system parameters to more senior team members or managers as needed.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers and stakeholders and communicate training-related information clearly, including system processes, reporting outputs, and operational updates.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

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