Executive – Learning & Development

Software Finder•201 District, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Software Finder is looking for a results-driven Executive – Learning & Development to support the design, execution, and evaluation of impactful learning initiatives. This role will help enhance employee capabilities, performance, and professional growth by delivering engaging, data-driven learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in LMS administration, training facilitation, instructional design, learning analytics, and content development. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, along with the ability to manage multiple learning projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in Learning and Development, Training, Organizational Development, or a similar role.
Hands-on experience managing or administering a Learning Management System.
Understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, and training evaluation techniques.
Strong facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to develop professional and engaging learning content.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, data analysis, and reporting.
Experience in tracking learning KPIs and evaluating training effectiveness.
Strong planning, coordination, and project-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple learning initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Power BI for dashboards, reporting, and learning analytics.
Familiarity with e-learning authoring and digital content-development tools.
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
Experience creating multimedia learning materials, videos, and interactive presentations.
Exposure to leadership development, competency frameworks, succession planning, or career-development initiatives.
Experience coordinating with external training vendors and facilitators.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), including user access, course assignments, content accuracy, reporting, and analytics.
Design and deliver learning programs covering employee onboarding, functional skills, soft skills, leadership development, and digital capabilities.
Develop high-quality learning materials, including e-learning modules, interactive presentations, facilitator guides, training manuals, and multimedia content.
Facilitate engaging virtual and in-person training sessions that promote participation, knowledge retention, and behavioral change.
Conduct learning needs assessments in collaboration with department heads and key stakeholders.
Recommend practical, data-driven learning solutions aligned with employee and organizational needs.
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, engagement data, performance indicators, and return-on-investment measures.
Create dashboards and detailed learning analytics reports using advanced Microsoft Excel.
Track key L&D metrics, including attendance, completion rates, learner engagement, assessment results, and program effectiveness.
Support vendor coordination, training schedules, participant communication, venue arrangements, and other training logistics.
Contribute to L&D campaigns, internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Maintain accurate training records, documentation, calendars, and learning-related databases.
Stay updated on emerging learning technologies, instructional design practices, and employee development trends.