Learning and Development Specialist
Guidehouse•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning and Development Specialist in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs for government staff. This role combines instructional design expertise, program management, and an understanding of industry best practices to enhance organizational capability and workforce development.
Requirements
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
- Bachelor's degree
- SIX (6) or more years of experience in learning and development support work, including working knowledge of L&D industry best practices, methodologies, and adult learning theory
- Experience designing, developing, and managing instructional materials
Nice To Haves
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Experience supporting within the federal government
- Familiarity with government training requirements
Responsibilities
- Ability to create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways
- Skilled in refining and enhancing existing programs and building new ones
- Identifies learning gaps and proposes targeted learning solutions
- Contributes to L&D strategy and aligns solutions with organizational goals
- Works effectively with government staff, SMEs, and leadership
- Comfortable evaluating COTS solutions and using learning platforms or LMS tools
- Regularly evaluates program effectiveness and adapts accordingly
- Clear, professional communicator in both classroom and virtual setting
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
