Learning and Development Specialist
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. This includes: Instructional Design: Ability to create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways Program Development: Skilled in refining and enhancing existing programs and building new ones Needs Assessment: Identifies learning gaps and proposes targeted learning solutions Strategic Thinking: Contributes to L&D strategy and aligns solutions with organizational goals Stakeholder Engagement: Works effectively with government staff, SMEs, and leadership Technology & Tools: Comfortable evaluating COTS solutions and using learning platforms or LMS tools Continuous Improvement Mindset: Regularly evaluates program effectiveness and adapts accordingly Communication & Facilitation: Clear, professional communicator in both classroom and virtual setting. This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Arlington, VA.
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
- Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs for government staff.
- Create effective training content, modules, and learning pathways.
- Refine and enhance existing programs and build new ones.
- Identify learning gaps and propose targeted learning solutions.
- Contribute to L&D strategy and align solutions with organizational goals.
- Work effectively with government staff, SMEs, and leadership.
- Evaluate COTS solutions and use learning platforms or LMS tools.
- Regularly evaluate program effectiveness and adapt accordingly.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both classroom and virtual settings.
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
Senior
