Learning and Development Consultant

Federal Reserve System•Cincinnati, OH

3d•$81,600 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Development Consultant contributes to the creation, development, and implementation of the Bank’s learning and development strategies. The role designs, develops, and delivers learning solutions that address business needs, close skill gaps, and enhance employee capabilities across the organization. It also facilitates internal programs and workshops and manages learning programs. The consultant conducts training needs analyses, applies instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, and creates learning experiences grounded in adult learning theory and evidence-based practices. The position partners with business lines to identify learning gaps and develop solutions, and creates self-paced learning content, job aids, tools, and other learning resources. The role delivers training virtually and in person, administers behavioral and strengths-based assessments, and facilitates assessment debriefs. It supports vendor relationships, learner communications and engagement, program evaluation, and measurement of learning outcomes. The consultant also works with the Talent Development Senior Specialist on talent-pipeline development programs and supports high-potential, leadership, and enterprise-wide development initiatives. The position is onsite in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The expected starting salary range is $81,600–$102,000 annually. The role is full time and regular. Employment is subject to the Bank’s ethics rules, a background check, and controlled-substance testing.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience, or two years of college and 7 years of related work experience.
Advanced knowledge of instructional design methodologies, such as ADDIE, and evidence-based adult-learning principles.
Advanced knowledge of evaluation models, such as Kirkpatrick/Phillips, and learner diagnostics.
Advanced knowledge of digital learning ecosystems, including LMS administration, analytics, and content authoring tools such as Articulate 360.
Advanced knowledge of behavioral and strengths assessments, such as DISC and CliftonStrengths, and interpretation standards.
Advanced skill in designing and developing engaging learning solutions, including e-learning, job aids, and blended learning.
Advanced skill in facilitating interactive workshops and virtual training sessions for diverse audiences.
Advanced skill in building and publishing digital learning content with tools such as Articulate 360.
Advanced skill in producing multimedia learning content with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, including voiceovers, video tutorials, and interactive materials.
Advanced skill in partnering with business lines, conducting needs assessments, and consulting to co-create solutions.
Advanced skill in administering assessments, interpreting results, and facilitating individual or team development debriefs.
Advanced skill in planning and managing learning initiatives, timelines, stakeholders, and vendor relationships.
Advanced skill in evaluating learning effectiveness, analyzing data, and making continuous-improvement recommendations.
Ability to demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and innovative thinking in support of organizational change.

Nice To Haves

ATD Instructional Design certification.
ATD E-Learning Instructional Design certification.
ATD Articulate Storyline certification.
DiSC certification.
CliftonStrengths certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct training needs analyses at departmental and team levels.
Apply instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE, to create learning experiences that drive behavioral change and business results.
Design learning solutions based on adult learning theory and evidence-based practices to maximize knowledge retention and application.
Partner with business lines to identify learning gaps and design solutions that meet business requirements.
Develop self-paced learning content, job aids, tools, and learning resources.
Conduct engaging training sessions in virtual and in-person formats.
Administer behavioral and strengths-based assessments, such as DISC and StrengthsFinder.
Facilitate assessment debrief sessions to support individual and team development.
Support and manage vendor relationships for organizational learning curricula.
Manage learner communications and engagement campaigns.
Evaluate program effectiveness and measure learning outcomes.
Collaborate with the Talent Development Senior Specialist on development programs for the talent pipeline.
Support high-potential and leadership development programs.
Contribute to the design and delivery of enterprise-wide development initiatives.