Learning and Development Specialist

Troutman Pepper•Washington, DC

21h•$70,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning and Development Specialist supports the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning programs for business professional staff. The role addresses learning needs through instructor-led sessions, webinars, technology-based learning, and outsourced vendor solutions. As directed, the Specialist may independently lead assigned programs and initiatives, coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts, and use learning measurement and reporting to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements aligned with Firm priorities. The Specialist supports learning needs analysis, program and materials development, facilitation, event delivery, learning management system administration, learning communications, and evaluation. The role works with HR colleagues, business leaders, managers, subject matter experts, vendors, and cross-functional contributors. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of learning and development experience. The hiring salary range is $70,000 to $110,000, with compensation dependent on factors including position, location, market, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of learning and development experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the Learning and Development discipline and strong knowledge of field best practices.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design, with the ability to apply them to varied learning programs and experiences for business professional staff.
Proficiency with learning management systems and other learning technologies.
Excellent facilitation skills for small and large groups in settings including virtual, in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous formats.
Strong learning measurement and reporting skills to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to solve complex problems, exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information, and surface new perspectives on existing solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision.
Experience designing and developing online modules using a variety of authoring tools, such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Rise.
Certification for the design and/or delivery of team-building programs or other learning and professional development programs, such as ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).
Experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional contributors to achieve learning and development objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating leadership development programming.

Responsibilities

Perform assignments requiring a full understanding of the Learning and Development discipline, with accountability for assigned activities and objectives.
Support the Senior Learning and Development Manager in analyzing skill gaps, performance improvement opportunities, and learning solutions for business professional staff.
Build working relationships with HR colleagues, business leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to support learning priorities and delivery needs.
Support the development and continuous improvement of learning programs, and independently lead assigned learning projects, programs, or initiatives, including cross-functional efforts as appropriate.
Design and develop learning materials, including job aids and reference materials, aligned with program goals and objectives.
Support the development and maintenance of learning paths for leaders and individual contributors.
Identify and recommend learning tools and programs that support capability development aligned with Firm business needs.
Support and facilitate learning programs, engage participants, and foster a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
Support the development and execution of on-site and virtual learning events, including scheduling, agreements and logistics, registration, branding, marketing, communications, outreach, and evaluations.
Manage assigned learning programs, including design, enrollment, vendor coordination, marketing, stakeholder support, and continuous improvement.
Administer the Firm’s learning management system, including adding and updating content and promoting effective use of its functionality.
Maintain and enhance learning portals and coordinate monthly learning communications and content distribution through SharePoint.
Support the development and implementation of evaluation methods to assess learning effectiveness, identify trends, measure business impact, and recommend improvements.
Stay current with industry trends and maintain technical proficiency through research and professional development.
Understand how Learning and Development integrates with other areas of Human Resources and the Firm, and maintain awareness of external factors affecting the discipline and the Firm’s competitors.